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DONALD SEROWIK Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late Stephen and Florence (Stackelek) Serowik, he lived in East Providence for 40 years and Providence for 20 years.
Mr. Serowik was an engineer for the Guild Drilling Co. for 30 years.
Donald was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #57 and the N.R.A. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and boating.
Mr. Serowik was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving with Company F., 2ND Battalion, 5th Marines during the Vietnam War where he was a recipient of two Purple Heart Awards.
He is survived by a daughter; Lauren A. Serowik of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, a brother; Edward S. Serowik of Riverside, a sister; Janice Teich of Boynton Beach, FL, two nephews; Edward S. Serowik of East Providence and Glen Adams of Oregon and two nieces; Julie A. Serowik of Wareham, MA and Pamela Sharpe of Hingham, MA.
His funeral will be held on Monday September 21, 2009 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FU NERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 am. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are Sunday 5-8 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD SEROWIK
Ralph S. Daniels
October 13, 2009
Ed—
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother—not the first such loss you've had to suffer so prematurely. Thank God you have your faith to console you and to keep you going.
Sincerely,
Ralph
Mike Viveiros
September 20, 2009
To the family:
My deepest condolences, had alot of good times. The Lincoln, all the Marine Corps Birthdays. A True United States Marine, Semper Fi Brother, Rest in Peace.
Marc Waszkiewicz
September 20, 2009
At Donny's core forever lived a true American hero, a Patriot of the highest order, a two-tour US Marine Infantry combat veteran. I know. I served side by side with him for both our second tours. He was then, and remanined to this day, my very best friend ever. Together,we both walked "The Warrior's Path" and together, we both paid the highest price; permanent psychological scaring as well as twice wounding from enemy fire. He literally exemplefied JFK's call to "pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." As a Sergeant, he consistantly placed the welfare and safety of those under his charge above himself and always lifted the spirits of those around him with jokes, pranks, and words of encouragement at times when the faint of heart began to wither. Semper Fidelis, my brother. I am proud to have served with you and to call you "friend."
This song I wrote years ago is now dedicated to Sgt. Don, 2nd Platoon, 2/5, the most highly decorated Marine battalion in the Viet Nam war.
Donny often told me this was his favorite song....
Sleep well, guarding heaven's gates, my friend. See ya after awhile.... Hoo- Rah!
No One Knows
copywright 1992, Marc C. Waszkiewicz and Lea Jones
No one knows how it feels to be workin' side by side
Countin' days, monsoon mud... no one knows except for you.
No one knows how I feel with my brothers all around me,
They keep me laughin', keep me high... no one knows except for you.
No one knows how this feels, in the jungle every step
Is a wager with the devil, no one knows except for you.
No one knows how it feels, hell breaks loose and the bullets fly...
A brother dying, am I cryin'... no one knows except for you....
You're my brothers, you're my friends,
Like I'll never have again.
Men I'd die for if I was called,
And no one knows except for you.
No one knows how it feels, headin' home with solemn vows
To remember and get together... no one knows except for you.
No one knows except for you... no one knows....
(transition interlude)
No one knows how this feels, seeking peace and reachin' out,
Pull together... or let it go... no one knows except for you.
You're my brothers, you're my friends,
Like I'll never have again.
Men I'd have died for if I'd been called,
And no one knows except for you.
No one knows... except for you.
Ah, no one knows... except for you.
Ya, no one knows... knows... knows...
No one knows...
Except for you... you... yaaaa....
You're my brothers, you're my friends,
Like I'll never have again.
Men I'd have died for if I'd been called...
Men I'd have died for if I'd been called...
Men I'd have died for if I'd been called...
And no one knows... no one knows...
No one knows... knows... knows... knows... knows.......................
(fade out....)
September 20, 2009
God Bless you Donnie, may you rest in the arms of the Lord.
September 19, 2009
Dear Ed,
My family and I send our prayers and condolences to you and your family on the death of your brother. May God bless you and keep you and your family during your time of sorrow and always.
Babs Borges
Lese Filanowff
September 19, 2009
You are always with us, Uncle Donald
JULIE CALABRO
September 19, 2009
DEAR LAUREN,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY'S
MAY YOUR HAPPY MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD KEEP YOU STRONG THRU THE TOUGH DAYS AHEAD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HELP YOU THRU YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. WE LOVE YOU AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MOM. LOVE YOU BABY.
JULIE AND PAUL
louie roderick
September 19, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim and Diane Tierney
September 19, 2009
Ed and Family,
We are very sorry to hear about Don's passing.We will remember all the good times we had together.May he rest in peace.
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