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Peter Serna Obituary
Peter C. Serna, age 83, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010. Peter was born on September 15, 1926, and was a a lifelong resident of Indiana Harbor, IN. He is survived by his loving family: his sister, Ann Raso; brother, Adolph "Fito" Serna; sisters-in-law: Lupe Serna and Esther Serna; nieces: Irene (Teeny) Arambula, Patricia (Pedro) Acevez, Laura (Jerry) Vasquez, Noreen (Manuel) Martinez, Diane (Randy) Reyna, Christine (Gerardo) Gomez and Jacqueline (Louis) Soto; nephews: Roy (Mary) Montez, Richard (Karen) Montez, Steve (Joanne) Serna, Louie (Diane) Serna Jr., Adolph (Jenny) Serna Jr., Dominic P. Raso, Anthony (Lisa) Serna and Prescott (Patricia) Serna; dear friends: Albert "Rosar" and Sally Villarreal, and Eleanor Uribe; numerous great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: Adolfo and Jesusita Serna; sister, Guadalupe Montez; brother, Louis C. (Esther) Serna; cousin, Carmen Hinojosa; brother-in-law, Dominic Raso; and sister- in-law, Marie Serna. Peter was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School class of 1946. He was a veteran and served overseas in the U.S Navy during WWII. He was employed as a Buyer for Maurice L. Rothschild in Evanston, IL. For several years, Peter worked as office manager for the East Chicago Department of Sanitation. He served as President for the Re-Development Department, City of East Chicago, Board of Commissioners until 2003. In recent years he volunteered at Saint Catherine Hospital's Auxiliary Department. At age 72, Peter ran in the 1998 Chicago Marathon and finished. He had a talent for creating and arranging beautiful floral centerpieces which he donated to several charitable organizations. He cultivated many friends and hobbies. He was a member of the First Baptist Church on Grand Boulevard in East Chicago and was a strong believer in God's word. In accordance with his wishes, he has bequeathed his body to the Indiana University School of Medicine for research in hopes of one day finding a cure for cancer. Peter was a devoted Christian, brother, uncle and friend. He loved life, was always on the go attending the theatre and sporting events. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed by all. Peter's family would like to thank the William J. Riley Memorial Residence in Munster for all their help and kindness throughout this difficult time.
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for Peter Serna
March 23, 2010
Peter, my friend and brother in Christ, I will miss you and the good times we had. Drinking wine and eating good food, enjoying college football, movies, and plays. How you would talk to me about our Father and give me advice. I dwell on your good life and thank our Father for sending you to us. I will not dwell on your death because I believe in life ever after. Thank you Peter for being with us. Rosar and Sally
MarySue Flores
March 21, 2010
Uncle Peter Love you and we will miss you. We thank God for knowing you. Now rest in his presence. Your loving Niece MarySue and Vincent Flores
March 20, 2010
Peter was a good friend to many . we all will miss him .
Don & Dale Chicago,IL. / Southbend In.
Irene Arambula
March 18, 2010
Auntie Annie & Uncle Fito,
Uncle Peter knew you were always there for him throughout his life and to the end. God bless both of you for being there for him when he needed you the most. You did the best you could to comfort him and make him feel loved by his family.
We will all miss his humor, quick wit and those unique facial expressions.
Love,
His #1 Niece, Irene and Teeny and Family
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Jesse Gomez and Family
March 18, 2010
Peter was a wonderful man with a very good heart. He was a real gentleman. May he rest in peace...
Jeanne S. Cortez
March 18, 2010
Lupe and family:
So sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Your memories will make you stronger at this time.
Jeanne S. Cortez and Mick
Annie Martinez
March 18, 2010
Uncle Peter, May you rest in peace! You have joined your loved ones in Heaven.
Ramiro Torres
March 17, 2010
To the family of Peter C. Serna, he is in God's arms now. And at peace. May God lessen the burden on all of you at this most difficult time. Nows the time to step up and take the reigns of the family and lighten the load on Ann and Fito. God Bless You All. Ramiro (Rocky), Estella and George Torres
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