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Mary Serra Obituary


MARY SERRA  
On Friday, December 9, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Elio V. Serra; mother of Evelyn (Michael) Long, Vivian (Rod) Stotler, David Serra; Sister of Anna Licciardello. Grandmother of Stephen Long, Beth Fobes, Greg and Leanne Stotler and great-grandmother of Olivia Marie Fobes. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, December 15, 2011, 2 to 4 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or to Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2011.

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American Heart Association

December 17, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Nadine Harmon

December 15, 2011

Dear Evelyn, Vivian and David,

I remember the years that Jocie and I were friends with you, with great warmth, love and pride.

Mary Serra, along with all of you, will never be forgotten.

I'll love you all forever.
Nadine Harmon Zambotti

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