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ANDREW SERNA Obituary

Andrew Serna, U.S. Army Veteran; beloved husband of Joyce, nee Hagen; loving father of Nancy (the late David) Cooper, Peggy Ziomeck, Suzanne Bushno and the late Joy Jurczyk and late Amy (Rick) Williams; cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of five; dear brother of Agripina Wolf and many late brothers and sisters; fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000 W.) Palos Hills. A chapel service will be held Monday, 5 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family or American Heart Association appreciated. Info: 708-598-5880

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ANDREW SERNA

25 Entries

Peggy Ziomeck

January 21, 2011

Dearest Andy, Dad,you have left a big empty space in our lives, but have found perfect peace. We will all be together again someday. You married our Mom with three kids already-you used to call Nancy & I the campbells twins!! You always worked so hard to support us all.You are greatly missed. Please watch over us now, as you did in this life. Much love always, Peggy

Sue, Sam, Grandma & Grandpa

Nancy Cooper

January 7, 2011

Grandpa loves his girls

Nancy Cooper

January 7, 2011

Andy, Donna & Joyce

Nancy Cooper

January 7, 2011

Cheryl, Benjamin & Gramps

Nancy Cooper

January 7, 2011

David Rhoades

January 6, 2011

Uncle Andy, bet you love baiting your own hook again. There will never be enough Thanks for all you did for me all my life. Rest well, have a martini on me.

Ed & Sue Williams

January 5, 2011

The world would be a better place if there were more people like Andy. He was a hard worker, good dad and good friend.

Amanda Williams

January 5, 2011

We all wish we could still have you here grandpa, but it makes me happy to know you're keeping my mom company in that great place. I'm so thankful to have grown up having a loving grandfather like you and will never forget your smile. One day we will be reunited in a more awesome enternity, but for now I love and miss you with all my heart. I'm always thinking about you.

Derek Benkowski and Family

January 2, 2011

Grandpa,

You have imprinted us with manners and discipline as children. You have shared wisdom with us as we grew, how to fix things, fish, and have patience. And have become such a great friend as we became adults. You have instilled so much into all of us. We will miss our Grandfather.

Zack Williams

January 1, 2011

I love you Grandpa. Christmas wasn't the same without you, but I know you're in a better place. Enjoy yourself, Grandma will be well taken care of. Oh, and do me a favor ... hug my Mom for me.

Billy Swims

December 31, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will allways have such wonderful memories, and my thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Tracy Benkowski

December 29, 2010

So many wonderful memories of my grandfather...love, laugher, playing games, your terrible, off key singing while you awaited your next turn, yet I loved to hear you sing and what I wouldn't give to hear it again. So many didn't have the good fortune of knowing their grandparents. I am so lucky to have had the pleasure of knowing all of my grandparents and having so many WONDERFUL memories to last me a lifetime! You will be greatly missed and it makes me happy to know you are now happy, healthy, pain free and can play all the poker and scrabble and drink all the martini's you want for an eternity! Love you grandpa!

Carolyn Barnhardt

December 28, 2010

Cheryl and Tracy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.

Bridget Shultz(Bober)

December 27, 2010

Nancy,Cheryl,& Tracy, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Claudia Scarnavack

December 27, 2010

Dear "Pop" Andy, You will be greatly missed. You and "Mom" Serna welcomed me, Erica, John and Audrey into your family. For that I am forever grateful. You are so loved. Claudia

Keith George

December 27, 2010

Andy, you were always such a stable force in the family, If anyone need anything, you and Grandma were always there. Your house was always open to everyone. You are already missed. So, a toast "May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft on your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
God Bless you!

Rick Williams

December 27, 2010

Thanks for all the help you gave me. You gave me the first scaffold I ever owned that help start my masonry business. You were always there to help me when I needed it. Say hi to Amy for me.

Grandpa & Grandma Serna with Sara Xmas 2007

Sara Svec

December 27, 2010

The family just won't be the same without you Grandpa. I know game night at the Serna household just became a little smaller but we will still play on in your memory. I remember growing up in your house and playing cards and games all the time. I really loved hanging out with my grandparents and I still do. Love you and miss you so much.

Cheryl George

December 26, 2010

Dear Gramps, you left me with one very important bit of advice - one that you reminded me of quite often over the years. You told me to always follow my heart. You said that you did - and look at what a wonderful family we have. This is something I will encourage Benny to do as I tell him the story of you. I will miss you so very much. Thanks for sharing in all my joys and loving me in just your special grandpa way. Love you.

December 26, 2010

so sorry to hear of your dads passing..pam fortuna

Me & my Dad on his 75th birthday

Nancy Cooper

December 26, 2010

Sue Bushno

December 26, 2010

Dear Daddy, I Love you so much and miss you already. Christmas just wasn't the same without you. You'll be forever in my heart. Love You, your little Suzy.

Erica Boos

December 26, 2010

You will be missed Andy for your big smiles and gentle spirit that welcomed us into your family. We know you have found peace. Love, Erica, John and Audrey Boos

Eric Rhoades

December 26, 2010

Goodbye, Uncle Andy. Thank you for being such a father figure in my life. Thank you for helping to take care of my mother and I for so many years. We will take good care of Joyce, and miss you dearly.

Nancy Cooper

December 26, 2010

Andy, you never wanted me to call you DAD, out of respect for my natural father. I know you loved me as your own. You have always been my Dad, and I love you and will miss you so much. You were always there for me, and now looking over us all. You know what a great and loving family we are and I just want you to know we will be there for each other, and don't worry about Mom, we will take good care of her. Go with God, you will find comfort in his arms.
I hope you win at poker and are catching a lot of BIG fish!
I love you DAD, and will miss you so very much. Love, Nancy

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