Leo R. DelSerra

1925 - 2020

Leo R. DelSerra obituary, 1925-2020, West Pittston, PA

BORN

1925

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC - Exeter

1030 Wyoming Avenue

Exeter, Pennsylvania

Leo DelSerra Obituary

Leo R. DelSerra, 95, a life resident of West Pittston, passed into eternal life on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Partridge-Tippett Nursing Facility of the Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins Twp., where he was a guest for the past three years.

Born June 3, 1925, in West Pittston, Leo was the son of the late Napoleon and Maria Barni DelSerra.

A graduate of the former West Pittston High School, Leo furthered his education at the Wyoming Seminary School of Business.

Prior to his retirement, Leo was employed as a paymaster for the former Owens-Illinois, later Techneglas Corporation, Pittston Twp.

Leo was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston.

In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Rita Marcin DelSerra, on June 17, 1993; his brother, Gary DelSerra; his sisters, Jennie Bovani, Lena Brown and Louise Korzeniewski; his nephew, Dante Bovani; and his great-niece, Maria Bovani.

Leo is survived by his three children, Maria Ciccone and her husband, Vince, Wyoming; Dr. Joseph DelSerra and his wife, Catherine, Scranton; and Leo DelSerra Jr. and his wife, Paula, Nesquehoning; his three grandchildren, Carla Ciccone-Stevens and her husband, Jason; JJ DelSerra; and Samantha DelSerra and her fiancé, Dan Polhamer; his two great-grandchildren, Lily and Marcus Stevens; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The DelSerra and Ciccone families wish to extend their sincerest gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Wesley Village for their wonderful care of Leo. They would like to especially thank Leo's favorite nurse, Lisa, who always treated Leo like her own family member.

Due to concerns over the current pandemic, a public memorial Mass will be held once restrictions are lifted.

Interment will be in West Pittston Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Gubbiotti Funeral Home LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or a condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Dec. 3, 2020.
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Maria and family we am very sorry for your loss.

Ann Richards and Pat Bryan

December 7, 2020

Rest in peace Uncle Leo. You are finally with "the gang".

Barb and Mickey Calabrese

December 5, 2020

Maria, Vince and family,
So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy.
Danielle and Bill Peck

December 4, 2020

Maria, Buddy, and Joe, my heartfelt sympathies at the loss of your Dad.
He was really one of the nicest guys to be with and always had a smile on his face. His kindness will always be remembered.

Bob and Sharon DiPietro

December 4, 2020

Maria, Joe and Buddy,
Jim and I are deeply sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a lifelong family friend and I will never forget his kindness in helping me get my job at OI. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have met Jim. I still remember him dancing at our wedding. May He Rest In Peace.

Carol Lepore Ravert

December 4, 2020

Maria, Joey and Leo...please accept my most sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad. What wonderful memories I have of all of the DelSerra's. Your dad, especially, would stop me in the alley to see my babies when I would walk them. He was so cordial and sincere. He would tell me how he loved to hear my mother sing at Nap's!!! We were a lucky group on the hill!! May he rest in eternal peace.

Nancy Manganello-Faltyn

December 3, 2020

Uncle Leo I will never forget all the happy times we´ve all shared with you since we were little kids. Right up to when we were adults. You and aunt Rita were always there to help us, no matter the situation. I will miss you and all our aunts, uncles, and cousins from "the hill". Love and prayers to my dear cousins for your great loss.

Cathy

December 2, 2020

I will never forget all the special talks Uncle Leo and I had. All the wisdom, the laughs, the tears.
You were the last man standing and I will love you always.
Dear Family, I am so sorry for this great loss. Thank God we still have one another

Mary kay

December 2, 2020

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