LeRoy ~ Joseph Louis Merica, age 62, of West Bergen Road, passed away tragically on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, doing one of the things he loved to do, driving a truck.

     He was born December 28, 1962 in Batavia, a son of Carrie “Betty” Cordaro Merica and the late Joseph A. Merica.

     Joe will be remembered for his love of family, where he was everyone’s “Uncle Joe”.  He loved his truck and enjoyed hunting with family members and friends.  Joe was a longtime member of the Northwoods Sportsmen’s Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a retiree of the New York State Department of Transportation in Batavia.

     He will be sadly missed by his mother, Betty Merica; his siblings, Mary Jo Merica, Gerard (Barb) Merica, Lori Merica and John (Julie) Merica; nieces and nephews, Lucas Yauchzee (Nichole), Gavin Yauchzee, Jordan Merica, Rachel Merica (Dylan), Jake Merica, Stacey Johnston and Ryan Bradway (Sam), along with many aunts, uncles, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and dear friends.

     In addition to his father, Joseph A. Merica, Joe was predeceased by an infant brother, Joseph and his nephew, Brett Merica.

     Family and friends are invited to attend Joe’s Rite of Christian Burial to be held on Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.  Interment in St. Francis Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105