Born in Mantanzas, Cuba on March 27, 1914, to the late Josefa Marquez and Abelardo Ossorio.
Survivors include her youngest sister, Aleida Puñales, her loving nieces Diana, Arlene and Rosalind Puñales and her adoring great nieces and nephews; Amanda, Elissa, Alicia, Daniel, Andres and Antonio, and her cherished great great niece Xiomara.
A visitation for Mercedes will be held Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Leber Funeral Home, 2000 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087. A funeral cemetery will occur Monday, May 16, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Grove Church Cemetery, 1132 46th St., North Bergen, NJ 07047. A funeral service will occur Monday, May 16, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 2000 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leber-fh.com for the Ossorio family.