Eugenio "Gino" Mercuri

Eugenio “Gino” Mercuri age 57, passed away on January 1, 2017 in Norwalk Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Gino was born on February 21, 1959 in Nicastro, Italy and was the son of Giuseppe Mercuri of Norwalk.  He was predeceased by his mother, Giuseppina Mastroianni Mercuri.  Survivors, in addition to his father, include his beloved three sons, Giuseppe “Joey”, Vincent “Vinnie”, and Marcello Mercuri; a sister Concetta and her husband Franco Cerra, a twin brother Vincenzo and his wife Caterina Mercuri, a granddaughter Mia Isabella Mercuri, his former wife, Caterina Butera Mercuri, and four nephews, all of Norwalk.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins in Norwalk, Italy and Australia.

Gino graduated from Norwalk High School in 1977.  He went on to become a licensed hairdresser and for many years was the co-owner of Tony & Gino’s Hair Salon in New Canaan.  He later pursued his passion for the culinary industry and went on to become owner of Andiamo’s Deli in Westport, CT.  Gino had many passions; however his greatest enjoyment was his family, especially his granddaughter Mia.  This past summer he fulfilled his dream of bringing Mia to Disney World.  Gino also enjoyed the company of his many friends.  Gino lived life to the fullest travelling, sports, and motorcycling.  Gino was a great cook and pizza maker he made some of the best homemade wine, sopressata and limoncello, loved by all!

Gino will always be remembered for his empathy, his compassion, and desire to help others.  He was always willing to help someone in need.  We ask that you remember Gino as he lived and not as he died.

The family will welcome relatives and friends on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in Norwalk’s Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 5 East Wall Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Matthews Church. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Norwalk where he will be laid to rest alongside his mother.  Please visit www.norwalkfh.com for more information.