Springfield – Alicia Mercado, 80, passed away July 27, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was born on April 16, 1937, one of twenty-six siblings. She is survived by her children Ezequiel, Alcides and Luis Santiago; Jasmell Mercado, Judith Santana, and Bethzaida Santiago, thirteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Viewing will be held August 2, 2017 from 1-3 PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA. Visit
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