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Walter Serna Obituary

SERNA, Walter "Vlod" 84, of Palm Harbor, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Brookside Hospice. Born in Yaktoriw, Ukraine, immigrated to the U.S. in 1947. He attended technical institute in Stuttgart, Germany and served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Marion; son and his wife, Stephen and Roxann Serna; daughter and her husband, Donna and Philip Goldstein; granchildren, Jasmin Hamilton, Lukas Serna, Zach and Emily Goldstein; brother and his wife, Joseph and Marie Serna; nephew and his wife, Yurij and Gayle Serna; niece, Susan Serna and many loving family members in Ukraine. There will be a visitation beginning at 9:30 am followed by Mass at 10 am at Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 434 90th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33702. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home 727-822-2059

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jul. 14, 2011.

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July 15, 2011

Let the good memories fill your mind, warm your heart and get you through... XO

July 14, 2011

Mrs Serna, You may not remember me, but i remember you and your lovely husband quite well! I still have the beautiful hand painted egg the 2 of you brought me back from the Ukraine many years ago.Loving memories aren't much to sustain one, unfortunately, but i send special thoughts and prayers your way. Lori Sheets Research nurse, HAVI

July 14, 2011

Dear Stiev and Family, Mom and I were deeply saddened upon hearing of the passing of Mr. Serna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Lisa O'Hara and Laura Aeberli

Billy Giaimo

July 14, 2011

Mrs Serna, Stiev, Donna, and family. Jane and I just heard of Mr. Serna's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. I cherish my young adult memories of Mr Serna and his bright smile, wry sarcasm and booming voice. Be well and know that you are in our prayers. Love, Billy and Jane.

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