Robert Paul Mercier, 80, of Vero Beach, FL died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at his residence.
Mr. Mercier was born February 15, 1929 in Springfield, MA and moved to Vero Beach twelve years ago from Glastonbury, CT.
He served in the United States Coast Guard.
Prior to retirement he had been a Data Processing Manager for the State of Connecticut for 30 years.
Mr. Mercier was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge. He was a member of Saint Helen Catholic Church and an usher. He was a member of the American Legion and a former member of Dodger Pines Golf Club He was currently the president of the State of Connecticut Employees Retirement Chapter 407. He was a member of the Irish American Home Society in Glastonbury, CT.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Helen Mercier of Vero Beach; son Michael Paul Mercier of Middleburg, FL; daughter Maureen Mercier Childree of Vernon, CT; sister Marion Loughman of Longmeadow, MA; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son Daniel Robert Mercier.
Services: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2009 at St. Helen Catholic Church followed by Military Honors given by the VFW Post 3918.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, FL. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php