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1937
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2013
Paul Serafin Obituary
Worcester - Paul J. Serafin 75, of Worcester, died peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 17, 2013 in UMass Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine A. (Barry) Serafin. He also leaves 4 children, Donna Gingras and her husband Michael, Paul Serafin and his wife Ellen (Puishys), Thomas Serafin, Daniel Serafin and his wife Claudette (Goodreau); a daughter-in-law, Faye (Gaunt) Serafin; eight grandchildren, Zachary Serafin, D.J. Serafin, Jacob Serafin, Alex Serafin, Samuel Serafin, Tyler Serafin, Courtney Gingras, and Erin Serafin as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Robert Serafin. Paul was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph and Hedwig (Knotowtt) Serafin.
After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Serafin became a police officer for the City of Worcester. He served the city proudly for 34 years before retiring in 2002. He was also a union steward for IBPO Local 378 and was the first recipient of their Policeman of the Year Award which he received in 1998. Paul enjoyed his retirement spending time with his grandchildren and vacationing in Aruba with his wife and extended family members and friends.
The funeral will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton Street, with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple Street. Interment service will be in Notre Dame Chapel Mausoleum. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Monday, January 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to; Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675, (support.woundedwarriorproject.org) or St. John's Food for the Poor, 40 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Serafin
Tammy Jackson
January 24, 2013
Tom, Faye, and Dan -
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father /father in law. Thinking of you all at this time.
January 22, 2013
To the Serafin family,
I am very sad to hear of Paul's passing. I worked with him in the Police Dept and always liked as well as respected him.
My deepest sympathy.
Francis J. Casey
WPD 1971-1978
Anthony Petrone & Family
January 21, 2013
To the Serafin family,
Your dad & loved one was a nice man who I enjoyed lisitening to his war stories about WPD. He was never afraid to speak up and always made his point known. He will be missed. May the Lord welcome him into His home, where one day we all will meet again. God BLess all of you.
julie sullivan
January 21, 2013
Elaine, Donna, Michael,Paul, Tommy, Dan. and your extended family-my cousins. So sorry that I could not be with you all today. We have such great and happy memories. I will talk to you soon Elaine- love you all, Julie ("sis")
January 21, 2013
Dan, Claudette, Alex, Tyler and DJ
May the peace which comes from the memories of loved shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. With sincere sympathy for the loss of your dad and grandfather.
Tina, Chris, Keith and Kelsie Cummings
MARYELLEN LAMBERT
January 21, 2013
SO SORRY ELAINE AND FAMILY MY PRAYERS GO TO YOU AND FAMILY
MARYELLEN LAMBERT
January 21, 2013
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE YOU ELAINE AND FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU MARYELLEN LAMBERT SO SORRY
Tammy Beliveau
January 21, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
melissa landrie
January 21, 2013
You will be forever missed. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
January 20, 2013
Dear Elaine and family,
Our prayers are with all of you for your loss.
Bob and Irene Couture
January 20, 2013
Dear Elaine and Family
I am truly sorry for your loss.
May God comfort you.
Pauline Puishys
Deb Laney Laflamme
January 20, 2013
Paul and Serafin Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad,Husband. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May your many memories help get you threw this tough time.
Rest in Peace
Tom (Bell) Belezarian
January 20, 2013
The Serafin family.
My pryers are with you at this time of sorrow. I had the pleasure of working with Brother Paul for 30 years. May he rest in peace.
Viola Rodriguez
January 20, 2013
Elaine and family, So very sorry for your loss.
Eddie and Vi
January 20, 2013
Rest in peace Paul. You will be missed by your brothers and sisters at the station.
Bob Johnson WPD
Bob Sullivan (retired W.P.D.)
January 20, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Walter Pinkham
January 20, 2013
My condolences to the Serafin family, besides being the first recipient of the Policeman of the Year Award while we where in the Police Academy back in April 1968 he made the first arrest while still in the academy, there was a lot of talk that day. Goes to show you if something had to be done Paul never hesitated.
michael bombard
January 20, 2013
may god bless the Serafin family, Paul will be missed.
Carol Rutkiewicz
January 20, 2013
Dan, Claudette,D.J, Alex, Tyler,family and friends, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
May your heart and souls find peace and comfort in the happy memories of Paul.
Love and peace to all.
Joe & Carol Rutkiewicz
Israel BORRERO
January 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Zona Towner
January 19, 2013
My sympathy to Elaine and her family.
BOB BOUSQUET
January 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MIKE MARTIN
January 19, 2013
TOMMY AND FAMILY,
ITS VERY SAD ON THE PASSING OF YOUR 'DAD'. MAY THE -LORD- BRING COMFORT TO YOUR SORROW AND PEACE WITH-IN YOUR HEARTS. GOD BLESS.
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