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NICHOLAS A. SERIO

1924 - 2016

BORN

1924

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home

365 Watertown Street, Rt. 16

Newton, Massachusetts

NICHOLAS SERIO Obituary

SERIO, Nicholas A. Of Watertown, died peacefully in his sleep at his home, on September 8. He was 91 years old. Born in Medford on November 18, 1924 he was a longtime resident of Watertown after growing up in Boston's North End. He was a proud World War II US Army veteran, a retired Watertown policeman, and a travel agent who adored spending time traveling with his wife and family. He was the beloved husband of more than 69 years of Ilia (Fabrizi) Serio; kind and devoted father of Wilna Serio of Watertown, Linda Serio of Wakefield and Stephen Serio and his wife Amanda of Milton; brother of Eva Masiello of Stoughton, Anita Masiello of Stoughton, Rosemary Messina of Medford, the late Ciriaco "Jerry" Serio and the late Rita Teta; loving grandfather of Frank McManus, Jack, Rocco and Enzo Serio. He is also survived by three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. His family has requested that his service and burial remain private, but they welcome family and friends to join them in celebrating his life at The Talk Restaurant, 116 Main Street, Watertown, Monday, September 12th between the hours of 4-7pm. Contributions in his memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org or to a charity of your choice. Arr. by Magni FH, NEWTON.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2016.

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Jim Prendergast

October 6, 2016

Dear Wilna,

So sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. I wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family on this sad occasion.

With warm thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Tsolas

September 29, 2016

Dear Wilna,
I am sending my sympathy to you and your family.

May God bless and comfort you.

Cathy Lavigne

September 12, 2016

Linda we just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Cathy and Jerry Lavigne

Donna Zafferano

September 12, 2016

We are all sorry to hear about Nick. Our family has so many great memories of you all. We all treasured our visits to Carroll Street. Love , the Zafferano's and the Visco's

September 11, 2016

Wilna and Family, so sorry to hear about your dad..Thinking of you all...Pat Wood

September 11, 2016

You all have my deepest sympathy. He was a great man.
with love, Nancy Q

Pamela Movsessian

September 11, 2016

You will be forever in our hearts

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Sep

12

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Talk Restaurant

116 Main Street, Watertown, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home

365 Watertown Street, Rt. 16, Newton, MA 02458

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