Anthony Serour Obituary

ONEIDA - Mr. Anthony "Tony" Serour, 90, of Oneida, entered into rest Friday, July 15, 2011.
He was born in Utica, N.Y., the son of the late George and Jennie Saco Serour. He attended UFA High School. On March 8, 1942 he married the former Josephine Julian. The couple celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this year.
Anthony was a WW II veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 through 1945.
Mr. Serour established Srour's Market in 1947 in Oneida, serving the needs of many in the city. He later established Autoland at the intersection of Route 31 and 46 .
Tony is survived by his beloved wife Josephine "Josie" and his daughter Diane Ferris and her husband Peter, of Oneida; his grandson Jeffrey A. Trueman and his wife Bridget of Baltimore, Md.
He also leaves his granddaughter Kristin Capotosto and her husband Joseph, along with his beloved great-grandchildren Hayden Parlato, and Jack and Josie Capotosto.
Also survived by his brother and two sisters-in-law Basil and Dottie Serour of Cedar Lake, N.Y. and Mrs. Evelyn Srour of Utica, N.Y.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Mike, Joseph and James Serour; and sisters Susan Sandouk, Julia Serour, Antoinette Dahrea and Marie Klockowski.
The Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Father Jean Ghaby and Deacon Daniel Klockowski at 10 a.m, Monday July 18, 2011 at St. Basil's Melkite Church, Madison Avenue, Utica, N.Y.
The family will gather at the vestibule of the Church following the liturgy. Entombment will be at the convenience of the family in Calvary Cemetery, Utica, N.Y. Arrangements under the guidance of John L. Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, N.Y. Special thanks to Caregiver Norma Martino, Dr. Zeun, Bernard "Ben" Julian and numerous nieces and nephews that came often to visit. Online message of sympathy: www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com

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Published by Oneida Daily Dispatch from Jul. 15 to Jul. 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Serour

7 Entries

July 21, 2011

Dear Kristen ,
I am so sorry to here about your grandfather.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed greatly by you. Please let your mom and family know that they are in our prayers too.
Love and miss seeing you
Darla

July 18, 2011

I was so sad to hear about Uncle Tony's passing. Wanted to share some lovely memories of Uncle Tony's life. He was a wonderful help to my parent's when they were young, he gave them advice, plenty of wisdom, and work when they were in need. He helped me purchase my first and second car from his own car lot in Oneida.I will always be thankful for his guidance. When I moved to Florida, over the years, we always stayed connected; that meant alot to me growing up being able to sit down to one of Aunt Jo's home cooked dishes, enjoying family time together. You never knew who was going to stop by to see Uncle Tony & Aunt Jo for a visit and a great laugh,
that I will truly miss. Of coarse, you never out grew the story telling that Uncle Tony shared, even if you heard them 100 times there was always room in your visit to sit and enjoy them again. My life and my parents life were touched and enriched by Uncle Tony's life. I love you Uncle Tony. You will be greatly missed. XO Diane, I am so sorry for your great loss I know how close you have been with your dad. Look forward to seeing you soon. I love YOU Diane.

patty karrat

July 17, 2011

I could never love you more for the wonderful brother you always were to my dad. Over the years that my dad has been gone, seeing you always made me feel I was closer to him. Diane is the sister I never had and I will do my best to help her through this time. You never get over the loss of your parents but I hope I can help make it a little earier. All the memories have been rushing through my head this week-end. I'm so blessed we had this time together. Love you - please give my dad a hug for me and tell him I miss him more every day.

Shauna Weise Bauer

July 16, 2011

Aunt Josie and family: my deepest sympathies are with you at this time of loss. My childhood memories of Uncle Tony continue to bring flurries of smiles, love and happiness deep in my heart. Uncle Tony patiently taught me how to swim, a memory I look back upon often now that my own children are a similar age and learning their confidence in the water. Throughout my childhood, Uncle Tony helped my mother and father to continue a strong and loving family foundation of strength, determination and loyalty - attributes I still draw upon today. He was a figure of love and guidance to our family when my Gitto passed away and my life was touched deeply by his influences. For me, my own life journey has brought me to many places with times of blissful joy as well as difficult struggles. I can honestly say my life was enriched by Uncle Tony’s inspirations during my early years – you never forget where you come from in life – the traditions, values and morals you are raised upon. Thank you Uncle Tony for being a part of my life-story; I will feel forever honored.

Georgia Casab Weise

July 16, 2011

To the family of my father’s beloved best friend: Uncle Tony was such a caring and loving, open hearted person who was always there to give a helping hand and guidance to everyone he cared about. My life was particularly touched by his embracing love, especially after my father passed away. My prayers and thoughts are with you, and I hope he and dad are together again, watching over all of us they loved so deeply.

July 16, 2011

Georgia and I are so sorry for your loss. We will always have fond memories of uncle Tony, especially in Florida with Georgia's father Fred. God Bless

Roger & Georgia Casab Weise

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