Clementina T. (Spencer) Mercadante

September 24, 1925 - December 2, 2020

Clementina T. (Spencer) Mercadante, 95, of Gloversville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1925 in Gloversville to the late Frank and Angeline (Riggi) Spencer. On November 23, 1947 she was married to Pasquale J. Mercadante. They met during the post WWII era while dancing at Sherman’s in Caroga Lake, NY. They shared 58 years of marriage prior to Pasquale’s death in 2005. She was also predeceased by her beloved son Frank in 2019. In addition to dancing, Clemie enjoyed shopping, cooking and creating fancy desserts for family functions. In her early years she worked in the glove industry and later for Carroll’s Corporation, retiring in the late 1980’s. She was a devout member of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Clementina is survived by her daughter and son in law, Maria and Jeff Gardiner; her granddaughter Sara (LB) McCloskey; her grandson Christopher Gardiner; her great grandson Cullen McCloskey and her great granddaughter and namesake Spencer McCloskey. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. As per Clementina’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, December 8th at 10:00 am at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Gloversville. Inurnment will follow the memorial service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam, NY. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to Clemie over the last six years. Memorial contributions may be made to Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, 99 E. State Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078. To leave a message for the family please visit www.amicofuneralhome.com