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Joseph Albert Scerra
1942 - 2015
Joseph Albert Scerra
1942 - 2015
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BORN
1942
DIED
2015
Joseph Scerra Obituary
Joseph was born in Newark, NJ and resided in Union for 33 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was employed by Local 1 Elevator Constructors for 35 years. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Beloved husband of 46 years to Louise Scerra. Loving father of Tracy Scerra and Joey Scerra. Adoring grandfather of Penelope Lainer-Scerra. Dear brother of Jeffrey Scerra and Janet Kraft.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 8th from 2-4 & 7- PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union NJ 07083. A funeral service will be offered on Friday, October 9th at 10 AM at St. Theresa's Church, Kenilworth, with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.
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Julia Black
October 8, 2015
Tracy and Family. So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Julia
Christopher Kautz
October 6, 2015
Words can't express how sad we are to hear about your loss. Joe aka "Mr. Scerra" was one of the greatest guys I've ever had the pleasure to know.
Kautz family
Joey Mazzei
October 5, 2015
So sorry for you loss Uncle Joe was a great man and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family
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