Thomas Serafini Obituary

Thomas (Tommy) Serafini May 11, 1957 - May 16, 2010 Born in San Francisco to Tolmino & Pierina, Tommy was proud of his Italian ancestry. He was an ironworker (Locals 377 & 118), chef, hunter, inventor, mentor, and above all, an amazing musician bringing the beautiful song of the accordion to life and touching everyone he met with his talent. He hung iron on the Golden Gate, changed lives through his work with Solidarity, created new recipes and perfected the old, making the best "porchetta" this side of Italy. Along with his father, he was a former member of the Marche Club of San Francisco. He first shared the music of his heritage through Expresso 5, then played every kind of music from alternative to zydeco. His beautiful blue eyes, big heart, and ready smile warmed everyone he met. He loved his family and friends beyond measure. He is survived by his loving family: wife Samantha, sons Tolmino (TJ) and Valentino, sisters Norma (Dennis) Libby and Elisa, and stepson Ethan Rubendall. Mass will be held May 28, 10:30 AM, at Corpus Christi Church, 62 Santa Rosa Ave., SF. In lieu of flowers, he would be honored by donations in his name to your favorite charity or in trust for Valentino (age 5), care of First Northern Bank, 48 Main St., Winters, CA 95694.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Serafini

10 Entries

Linda Ryan

June 5, 2010

Dear Lisa and Norma,
We are so heart broken to hear of Tommy's passing. We always remember growing up together on Ledyard Street and all the capers we would get into down at the park. Tommy was so much fun and spread so much cheer wherever
he went. We can still see his shining blue eyes light up while bringing the accordion to life with an Italian polka or two. We were so glad to see that he has 3 wonderful sons and his legacy will continue. Our prayers are with his wife, sons and you. We will always remember Tommy and the good times. May you find solace in all the wonderful memories.

The Bini Family
(Renato, Lidia, Alex and Linda)

Mike Cesario

June 1, 2010

I knew Tom over the years and attended many festivals to see the Expresso 5. He introduced me to the great Dick Contino. We had a fun talk on that October day in Reno, NV about 9 years ago. The last time I saw Tom was in North Beach, SF, and we ate dinner together at LaFelce Rest. I had not seen Tom in recent years, but was deeply saddened to learn of his death. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace!

Mike Cesario

Piera and Bob Baggetta

May 27, 2010

Dear TJ and family
We are very sad to hear of your fathers sudden passing. We have alot of memories of all of the fun times with him. Our prayers are with you. I will always have a special place in my heart for Tommy.

Love Piera, Bob, Anthony, Joey and Angela

May 27, 2010

Dear Norma and Lisa,
I was saddened to hear of your brothers passing, I still remember him as the little bambino with those blue, blue eyes. Our prayers are with you.

Brian & Gail Fottrell

May 26, 2010

To Tommy's family,
Please know that we are very sad to hear the news of Tommy's passing.We have enjoyed listening to his CD's and seeing video's on youtube. Such a great loss. To Norma and Lisa...you are in our prayers, to Tommy's sons and wife...you are in our prayers as well. Arno Serafini of Pennsylvania and Debra Serafini Ryan, Armando Serafini and Bobbi Jo Serafini Brown and families.

Yolanda Machi

May 26, 2010

Dear Norma and Family - So sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Will be in touch with you soon.
Love
Yolanda

May 26, 2010

To the Family,
My cousin Tommy will be so greatly missed, but will live on in my heart and in the hearts of everyone who loved him.
May all the memories give us all the strength to bear the loss, and we sure do have so many wonderful memories.
My love and sympathy to all of you, whom he loved so dearly.
Love, Lidia and Bud

May 26, 2010

I still can't believe the news. With deepest symphathy to all the family. Love Liann & John

Patricia Cannizzaro

May 26, 2010

Dear T.J. and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of you dad's sudden passing. Sometimes there are no words that can reveal the feelings of the heart, but please accept our deepest thoughts of you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers~
Paul, Patricia, J.J. and Chris Cannizzaro

Toni Jardine

May 26, 2010

Dear Norma and family,
What a beautiful tribute to Tommy. My heart aches for all of you.
Love,
Toni and Craig

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