Biography
Emiliano (known to his family as "Emilio") was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, the son of Delfin Mercado and Gumercinda del Toro. Emiliano worked in the cane fields until the age of 81. He never married and never had children, but said he had three "girlfriends" (love interests) in his life.
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