Blase J. Mercoglan

ROTTERDAM - Blase J. Mercoglan, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 19, 2024. He was born in Schenectady on August 15, 1936 to the late Joseph and Frances Pyszkowski Mercoglan. After graduating from St. Joseph’s High School, he worked at General Electric before getting a job at Canteen Corporation. He retired as a district manager in 1986. Upon retirement, he and Marie enjoyed the winter months in their beautiful home in Sarasota, Florida. He was a member of the Rotary International for over 45 years, where he served as the district governor for two consecutive years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed doing so as a member of the Mohawk Club in Niskayuna. He was also a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.

Blase is survived by his beloved wife Marie A. Mercoglan; his children, Robert J. Mercoglan and Barbara A. (Steven) Hunter; grandchildren, Bryan (Michelle) Hunter, Holly Mercoglan, Michael Hunter, Rachel Mercoglan, David (Kellie) Hunter; great grandchildren, Madison and Dylan; sister, Monica (Joe) Barrett; and several nieces.

A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday June 25th at 10:30am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 210 Princetown Rd, Rotterdam, NY 12306. He will then be privately interred. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Our Lady Queen of Peace Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Arrangements by DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, Rotterdam. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.