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Paul Serrins Obituary
Paul J. Serrins was born on October 13, 1936, in the Titusville Hospital to David and Ruth (Siegall) Serrins.
He attended Titusville public schools and Penn State University. He served in the United States Army. He married and started his family in Titusville with Adele "Susi" Snitzer, and began working in the family business, Serrins Auto Parts. By the late 1960s, Paul had assumed leadership of Serrins Auto Parts and later expanded the business into places like Union City, Corry, Warren, Meadville, Franklin and Waterford. Paul remarried and spent many happy years between Titusville, Erie, and south Florida with his adoring wife, BJ Zonna-Serrins. He led Serrins Auto Parts until the late 1980s before selling his share to his business partners, moving on to a career as a financial advisor, which he continued until his death.
Paul was taught to play piano at an early age by the Sisters of St. Titus Catholic Church. Playing piano became one of his greatest lifelong joys. In the mid-1950s, he played in a Gabe Garland Band, touring the eastern seaboard. He played at home and in public continuously throughout his life. If Paul walked into a room and saw a piano, he would sit down and try to play it. Anywhere. He was an avid golfer and loved to socialize and spend time at the local lodge, lounge, or restaurant.
Paul was active in synagogue membership at Brith Shalom in Erie, Pa. and Temple Beth David in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He was an excellent Hebrew reader and performed the Mitzvah of chanting the Haftorah several times per year.
He is predeceased by his parents, David and Ruth, sister Rita, former spouse Susi, beloved spouse BJ, and stepdaughter Kym.
He is survived by his four children, Nina, Mitzi, Debra, David and their spouses; two stepchildren, RJ and Craig; seven grandchildren Jonah, Alissa, Ezra, Hannah, Tia, Lillith and Chiara; and four step-grandchildren Xavier, Quentin, Bella and Gigi.
To stream the service please go to www.dusckasmartinfuneralhome.com on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 (today) after 1:30 p.m. The link will be available on Paul's obituary page. Arrangements are under the care of the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. Erie, PA 16506.
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Kalie Outlaw
November 9, 2020
Ive had the pleasure to know Paul over this past year. He was always in good spirits, kind & thoughtful. He will be missed.
June Johnson
October 23, 2020
I like lived across the street from BJ and Paul for 19 years. He was such a pleasant person... my sincere sympathy to his loved ones.
Diane Bronson
October 21, 2020
Prayers to the family of Paul. Paul was a wonderful boss worked for him in the eighty.
Marilyn Holland
October 21, 2020
I was a insurance customer of Paul. He was always helpful in discussing my insurance needs. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Lyman Cohen
October 20, 2020
My condolences
Michael Regan
October 20, 2020
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.
I want to send my sympathies and prayers to the Serrins Family. God Bless, all.
Nancy Weil
October 20, 2020
Paul was a good man and will be missed by his Brith Sholom family!
May his memory be for a blessing.
Gerry Swetsky
October 20, 2020
As the days pass, as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
From a friend who grew up with Paul in Titusville. Though he was two years my senior, our paths would cross in school, synagogue and at Serrins Auto Parts. Pleasant memories.....
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