MERCADO, Julio Acosta-- Passed away on September 2, 2002 in Modesto CA at the age of 73 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife Sally Mercado, three sons, Paul Mercado, Ralph Mercado and his wife Cathy, Steve Mercado and his wife Tina. He has three daughters Rita Eng, Delores McGee and her husband Darin and Diana Havens and her husband Rob. He is the adoring grandfather of 16 grandchildren and the great-grandfather of 5. Mr. Mercado is also survived by his tow brothers and three sisters and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all.Services will be at the CHAPEL OF FLOWERS beginning at 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday September 7, 2002. A Funeral Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the same day also at Chapel of Flowers, 900 S. Second Street. San Jose, CA.