Vincent John Serafino

AGE: 68 • Verplanck

Vincent John Serafino of Verplanck died on December 16, 2014. John was born January 29, 1946 in Martone, Calabria, Italy to Salvatore and Livia Serafino. John married Linda Reil on June 26, 1971. He worked at IBM in East Fishkill for 25 years. John was an honest and giving person who would help anyone in need.He is survived by his loving wife Linda, son, Vincent(Victoria), daughter, Gina (Joseph) Roggio, grandchildren, Ashley and Adriana Serafino and Gianna Roggio, sisters, Angela Labate, Cathy (Tony) Campea, Luciana (Sal) De Fusco and Piera (Charles) Graven and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his sister Marisa Serafino and brother, Pasquale Serafino. Reposing, Thursday 5-9 PM at the Cortlandt Funeral Home. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday 10AM at St. Patrick's Church in Verplanck. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Verplanck,NY.

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Published by The Journal News on Dec. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Serafino

29 Entries

Phil Mortello

September 8, 2023

For the last year, I have been intermittent looking for John. Then today I add "OBIT" to my search. Aaaaaaaaaaah geeeeze, he's gone. Soooooo sad.

John and I worked together in the late 1960s, at IBM in East Fishkill. I would affectionately call him a "Slurry Rat", as he worked with the slurry that cuts silicon wafers, at IBM. He would affectionately call me some Italian nickname.

John and I have gone down to NYC for the Italian feast, I believe it was "San Gennaro". We shared Italian holiday stories. Aaaaaaaaaaaah geeeeeeeeeeeez he's gone.

I am so sorry that he left us at such a young (relative) age. My searching for John is done. However, I sit here in Vail AZ, not wanting to believe he is gone.

To his family, please accept my deepest sympathy. I am at a loss for more words.

John my Italian brother, Goodbye for now. See you down the road.

Gina serafino ROGGIO

December 13, 2021

7 years of not hearing your voice , feeling your Hugs and getting your advice, it feels like an Eternity , I know your always by my side and your so proud of the amazing , talented young lady Gianna has become , we love and miss you always Papa ,
Love you for ever your baby girl

Al Lease

June 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of John's passing. John and I worked together at IBM for many years. He was always positive and I will always remember John as a sincere and loyal person. John and his family always put on great traditional Italian dinners, and I was honored to be invited at one time. Even though we did not stay in-touch, I consider John a good friend. John is now with his LORD, where he is known as good and faithful.
To John's family and friends, take care and may God bless you and keep you throughout the years.

Dennis DeYoung

December 23, 2014

Im so sorry to hear of John's passing. John and I work together at IBM on second shift, operations. John was always upbeat and a very nice guy. He will surely be missed...

Pat Doogan

December 21, 2014

Linda and Family,

My sincere expression of sorrow for your loss. I too remember working with John in the Data Center at IBM East Fishkill. Although memories fade as the years go by, I do remember what a great guy and friend John was. My prayers go out to you and your extended family. Rest in peace John!!

Marianne and John Di Pierro

December 19, 2014

We are so saddened to learn of John's passing. John and I attended Hendrick Hudson High School together, and I remember him as a kind, gentle, and considerate person. He carried these beautiful traits with him into adulthood, stopping by to visit with my widowed mother, Natalie Furfaro, bringing her vegetables from his garden and soup and zeppoli from his and Linda's table. My family always loved the Serafino family - rare and wonderful people who blessed the world with their sweetness. We are praying for you all, and we thank God for sending into this world such a fine man as John.

Doug Deyo

December 19, 2014

My condolences to Linda and their children. I worked with John at IBM and spent a few Sunday afternoons at their house in Peekskill. Heck of nice guy. He will be missed.

Joe Di Bari

December 18, 2014

To the Serafino family, please accept my sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. I knew John well from growing up in Verplanck and going to Hen Hud. He was very cordial and a great guy. May God Bless you John.

Vincent & Elizabeth Serafino

December 18, 2014

Dear Linda, Vinny, & Gina, We are sending our most sincerest sympathies to all of you, and John having you in our lives has been nothing but a privilege, and i'm glad that our memories are our photo albums and your in our's, Cousin til we meet again...with all our love,Jim & Betty

Rich Bardy

December 18, 2014

Linda, I'm so saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with John many years and held him in high regard and as a friend. May God Bless you and your family.

Tom (& Sue) Keon

December 18, 2014

Family, I'm very saddened by your loss. My Sincere Condolences. John, truly was a Good person. I was very fortunate to have had him for a friend. We are all better, for knowing him. His obituary rings true; the first time we met when we were 15; he got his friends and helped me push the car up 9th street. Lending a helping hand! to a complete stranger. We played basketball together, hitched hike home from, together, car pooled to work together; My dear Friend, John I'll miss you, RIP

Diane Williams

December 18, 2014

I grew up with Piera and knew John most of my childhood. He was one of the kindest people I've ever known. My condolenses to you and your family. R.I.P. John

Barbara Stvrtecki

December 18, 2014

Linda so sorry to hear about John. He loved you so. I remember our times together. What fun.

Kenneth Stankus

December 18, 2014

Linda and Family, Jan and I offer our sincerest condolences on your loss. John was a great guy and I have many fond remembrances of good times with him.

Ron Davis

December 18, 2014

Linda, Vinny and Gina, so sad to hear of John's passing. John and I worked and played ball together at EF IBM. Shared a lot of laughs too. Always hoped to run into him again. We'll all miss him.

john van amburgh

December 17, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Walc

December 17, 2014

Dear Linda and Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of John. I had the privilege of working with John in DC Operations at IBM EF in the late 1970's and well into the 1980's along with our other wonderful IBM friends. Please remember all the good times you had with John which must be countless and keep those memories alive forever. This world was definitely a better place with John in it and I consider myself quite fortunate to have known him. Rest in Peace John!

December 17, 2014

Serafino Family, the prayers of my family go to you and your entire family on the passing of John. God Bless him and we will keep him in our prayers. Billy Pat and Family

Eva (Rodriguez) Beauchamps

December 17, 2014

So very sorry for your loss... May John rest in peace and may God give you all the strength to get through this tragic time

Diana Gonda

December 17, 2014

The Lord Jesus will get you through the lonely and sad times. Know John is safe and in peace. God promises us eternal with him in heaven .John 3:16

deanna lockwood

December 17, 2014

Rip to a very good man

Dianne Picciano

December 17, 2014

Dear Linda, Gina, Vinny, Angie, Kay, Piera, Lucia, and so many other family and friends...Our hearts are broken for you all. John was such a kind and gentle soul. Our deepest sympathy to you. Dianne & Phil Picciano, Kay Martens and families

Betsy and Ron Rodino

December 17, 2014

Dear Linda, Vinnie and Gina,

Deepest condolences to the Serafino family from the Rodino family. Ron and I were both saddened to hear of John's passing. Ron worked with John at IBM and our children went to B-V together. Carry him in your hearts and he will never be far away.

I wrote this poem for a friend and have used it several times including my mother's funeral. It is written as if John is speaking to you from Heaven. I hope it helps to comfort all of you.

Try not to weep
I do not sleep
The angels just took me home.

Feel my love
Soft as a dove
Caress you from Heaven above.

We will meet again
But until then
We all will have to wait.

Until tomorrow
You will feel sorrow
I will be standing by Heaven's Gate.

Please find peace
So that your pain will cease
Our love will never end.

I can promise you this
It is far more than a wish
My dears, we will meet again.

Written by Betsy J. Rodino

Linda and Bob Morrison

December 17, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Diana Letteri-Lewis

December 17, 2014

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Linda, as well as to Johnny's sisters, Angie, Kathy, Luciana and Piera. I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. May he rest in peace. Love to all.

December 17, 2014

I love you Daddy ......... ?? your little girl for ever

Lori Carey

December 17, 2014

My Deepest Sympathies to you and your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bud Jackson

December 17, 2014

I will always remember our childhood and growing up together. You were a great friend and may you rest in peace until we meet again.

Tracy Way

December 17, 2014

What a profound loss. John was such a genuinely good person. I am so sorry for what you are all going through. I will forever remember his smile and how it could light up a room. You were truly blessed to have had him in your lives. Thinking of you all. - Tracy (Yerks) Way

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