On Wednesday, December 12, Mike's Pastry was open and customers were drinking coffee and eating pastries.
Although it was cheerful-looking inside, there was sadness in the shop.
People from the neighborhood came in to pay their condolences.
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The owner of Mike's Pastry, located at 300 Hanover Street, died on December 11.
The cause of death was not given for Mr. Mercogliano.
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Mike's son, Angelo, said the family wants the press to respect their privacy for now.
Later on, the family will talk.
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