John J. Mercolino

John J. Mercolino1981-2013Springfield- John "John John" J. Mercolino, 32, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on November 27, 1981 to the late John Marsh and Denise Mercolino.  "John John" worked for Lashway Lumber in Williamsburg and was a former student at STCC. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He attended St Catherine of Siena Church faithfully. His smile could light up a room and he will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him.  He leaves his finance, Candice Stolpeinski and their daughter Neveah; longtime partner Jessica Sanchez and their  two daughters, Yeseida and Janiah; his grandmother, Jean Przybycien; his two uncles, Mark Przybycien,  Nicholas Mercolino and his wife Elizabeth; his aunt, Pamela Przybycien; his four cousins Jami Mercolino, Kara (Mercolino) Hatch, Anthony Mercolino and Wyatt Przybycien; and many other family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19th from 4-7 p.m. with a funeral home service at 7 p.m. at the Ratell Funeral Home, 200 Main St. Indian Orchard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jean Przybycien, c/o Ratell Funeral Home, 200 Main St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151 to assist his children with their education. For further information please visit ratellfuneralhome.com. Ratell Funeral Home413-543-3836