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Rafael Serpa Obituary
He was the husband of Rosario (Fernandez) Serpa.
Born in Cuba, he was a son of the late Jose and Maria Serpa.
Rafael worked as a chef for 45 years, last working for Giorgio Foods before his retirement in 2001. He was employed previously by Stokesay Castle, Glockenspeil Restaurant and Key Biscayne Yacht Club.
He was a member of Iglesia Cristiana Nueva Esperanza, Reading.
Surviving are three sons: Joseph A. Serpa, Reading; Rafael F. Serpa Jr., Pennside; and Johnny C. Serpa, Reading.
There are also six grandchildren.
Services will be Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. in Henninger Funeral Home Inc., 229 N. Fifth St., Reading. Burial will be in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading. www.henningerfuneralhome.com
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Leo Go zakez
November 9, 2023
There never is a day when I'm cooking that I don't remember Felo. He taught me homework to be organized in a kitchen. He also was lime a father to me and the boys like my brothers. Love you guys and I ne er forget. A big hug for you guys
Tammy Ruth
November 17, 2008
My heart goes out to you Gail & Chelsea, I'm going to miss him at the softball games. He was a very sweet man
Amaryllis Martinez
November 17, 2008
We knew him as Felo! What a wonderful family man. Felo was like family; my neighbor back in Northmont, watched my son, Ivan, Jr., after school, catered my 30th Birthday party and attended most of our family events. With love and my deepest sympathy to you and yours..Amor Rosario!
Cynthia Oswald
November 16, 2008
Deepest Sympathy to the Serpa family. Cynthia Oswald
Leonardo Gonzalez
November 15, 2008
Quiero decirle a la familia que sentimos mucho la muerte de Felo quien he querido desde el primer dia que lo conoci. El ha cido una de las personas que mas influencio mi vida come persona y la carrera que he escojido de jefe de cocina desde que el me enseno cuando yo tenia 14 anos y me llevaba con el a trabajar en las cocinas para alludarlo y mucho de lo que yo se de esto me lo enseno el. Le boy a hechar much meno. Que Dios lo vendiga Y lo tenga en la gloria Y que Dios vendiga a su esposa y asus hijos y nietos
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