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Thomas V. Serra

1931 - 2020

Thomas V. Serra obituary, 1931-2020, Lexington, SC

BORN

1931

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington

4720 Augusta Road

Lexington, South Carolina

Thomas Serra Obituary

Thomas V. Serra LEXINGTON - Thomas V. Serra, 88, of Lexington, husband of Lucille Serra, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born on December 16, 1931 in The Bronx, New York to the late Pat and Alice Serra. Thomas was an Engineer, inventor, local business owner, and a mentor to many. He loved music, loved to dance, was highly artistic, and always willing to share his wisdom. Predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor, in 2012, Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Lucille Serra. Also, surviving, his children from previous marriage, Karen Scott and Thomas P. Serra, his brothers Raymond and Vincent, eight grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held 6:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Thompson Funeral of Lexington, followed by a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Woodridge Memorial Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Thomas' memory. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by The State on Feb. 6, 2020.

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Joanne Capozzoli

February 7, 2020

Thoughts and Prayers for The Serra Family.
Especially for Aunt Lucille Serra.
May Tom Serra be at peace and pain free in heaven! We will miss you.
Love Joanne and Celine Capozzoli

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

February 6, 2020

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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Memorial Events
for Thomas Serra

Feb

7

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington

4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073

Feb

7

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington

4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073

Feb

8

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

SC

Feb

8

Entombment

Woodridge Memorial Mausoleum

SC

Funeral services provided by:

Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington

4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073

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