Raul E Mercado

Raul E. Mercado, lovingly known as “Tito,” passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 5, 1941, in Puerto Rico, Raul carried his island’s warmth, music, and spirit with him throughout his life.

Raul married the love of his life, Edma Mercado, and together they built a beautiful family. In 1976, they courageously began a new chapter in the United States, settling in Union City, New Jersey, where they raised their daughters Ivette, Annette, and Sylvette. Ten years later, they welcomed their son, Raul A. Mercado, completing their family.

Known affectionately as Tito, Raul had a magnetic presence and a creative soul. He possessed many talents, especially in photography and entertainment, capturing life’s moments with an artist’s eye. But above all, music was his second language—a constant source of joy, expression, and connection for him and everyone around him.

Raul is survived by his devoted wife Edma, his children Ivette Rubio, Annette Fleischhauer, Sylvette Santiago, and Raul Mercado, as well as his 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, all of whom adored him and carry his legacy in their hearts.

Raul will be remembered for his warmth, his creativity, his humor, and the music he brought into the world. His spirit lives on in the family he loved so deeply.

Raúl E. Mercado, conocido cariñosamente como "Tito", falleció rodeado del amor de su familia. Nacido el 5 de enero de 1941 en Puerto Rico, Raúl llevó la calidez, la música y el espíritu de su isla con él a lo largo de su vida.

Raúl se casó con el amor de su vida, Edma Mercado, y juntos construyeron una hermosa familia. En 1976, comenzaron valientemente un nuevo capítulo en los Estados Unidos, estableciéndose en Union City, Nueva Jersey, donde criaron a sus hijas Ivette, Annette y Sylvette. Diez años después, dieron la bienvenida a su hijo, Raúl A. Mercado, completando su familia.

Conocido cariñosamente como Tito, Raúl tenía una presencia magnética y un alma creativa. Poseía muchos talentos, especialmente en fotografía y entretenimiento, capturando momentos de la vida con el ojo de un artista. Pero sobre todo, la música era su segundo idioma, una fuente constante de alegría, expresión y conexión para él y para todos los que lo rodeaban.

A Raúl le sobreviven su devota esposa Edma, sus hijos Ivette Rubio, Annette Fleischhauer, Sylvette Santiago y Raúl Mercado, así como sus 10 nietos y 8 bisnietos, todos los cuales lo adoraban y llevan su legado en sus corazones.

Raúl será recordado por su calidez, su creatividad, su humor y la música que trajo al mundo. Su espíritu vive en la familia que amaba tan profundamente