Anthony John Mercant

Background

Mercant, Anthony John was born on December 28, 1921 in Hollister, California, United States. Son of John Morey and Maria D. (Garcia) Mercant.

Education

Associate of Arts, Hartnell College, 1948. Juris Doctor, Santa Clara University, 1951.

Career

Senior partner, Mercant & O'Brien, San Jose, California, 1957-1992; chief Executive officer, Alert Driving, Inc., Campbell, California, since 1992.

Achievements

• Bar: California 1952, United States District Court (northern district) California 1952, United States District Court (southern district) California 1962.

Membership

Vice president Young Men’s Christian Association, San Jose, 1965. President San Jose Civic Light Opera, 1981 (Outstanding Director 1982). With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, World War II, PTO. Member Santa Clara County Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Margie Vivian Diaz, January 29, 1950. Children: Jon J., Marsha R.

Father:

John Morey Mercant

Mother:

Maria D. (Garcia) Mercant

Spouse:

Margie Vivian Diaz

child:

Jon J. Mercant

child:

Marsha R. Mercant