Alec Mercier, 51, of Village East Apartments died Saturday at his home.

Born in Oneida, he graduated from Oneida High School and worked for the Madison County Sheriff's Department as a chef.

He was a former owner of Standardbred horses at Vernon Downs and a member of the United States Trotting Association.

Surviving are two brothers, Paul of Sherrill and Joseph of Munnsville; and a sister, Mary Louise Brosoky of Coraopolis, Pa.

Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial is in St. Patrick's Cemetery, both in Oneida.

Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Malecki Funeral Home Inc., 23 Front St., Vernon.

Contributions may be made to Hospice Care Inc.