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Westerly, Rhode Island

Sara Serra Obituary

Sara (Iacoi) Serra, 94, of 18 Franklin St., Westerly, R.I., passed away peacefully, Jan. 1, 2014, at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London. She was pre-deceased in 1994 by her husband of more than 50 years, Joseph P. Serra, DMD.
She is survived by her five sons Joseph P. Serra, Jr. and his wife Jacqueline (Perri) Serra; Ronald J. Serra and his wife Linda (Melaragno) Serra; Robert M. Serra and his wife Judith (Boler) Serra; Geoffrey P. Serra and his wife Elizabeth (Fiore) Serra; and David A. Serra and Lee Musselman. There are 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Serra was born on Feb. 23, 1919, daughter of Giusepppe P. and Angelina (Celestino) Iacoi, both of whom immigrated from Italy in 1909. Sara was pre- deceased by her brothers James, Pasquale, and Julio Iacoi and her sister Barbara Hadden.
A life long Westerly resident, Sara graduated in 1937, a member of the final class to graduate from Westerly High School on the corner of Broad and Granite Street. She went to work as secretary for Charles Mason, principal of Westerly High School, in the new Ward Avenue building, and then became secretary to Howard Bacon, Superintendent of Schools.
She married Joseph P. Serra of Norwich, CT, on June 6, 1942, and after raising her family, she worked for years in her husband's dental practice, cared for her mother, and became a devoted aunt and friend. A member of St. Pius X Church, Mrs. Serra, attended daily mass and devoutly participated in weekly adoration. After her husband's death, Mrs. Serra became a dedicated volunteer both at the Westerly Hospital and the Westerly Chamber of Commerce. She was known for her engaging smile and her graceful ways.
Visiting hours will be 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Buckler Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main Street, Westerly. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6, at Saint Pius X Church, 44 Elm Street, Westerly. Burial will be in Saint Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sara's honor to The Margaret E. Iacoi Memorial Foundation for Widowed Mothers, c/o Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island, One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903, or online at www.meiacoifoundation.org

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Jan. 3 to Jan. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Sara Serra

28 Entries

Nancy and Bob Laudone

January 20, 2014

Ron and Geoff, We're so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Karen D. Johnson

January 11, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. May all your memories of her bring a smile to your face and peace to your heart.

Barbara Gent

January 6, 2014

To The Entire Serra Family, You were truly blessed to have such a gracious, wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was one in a million and always so proud of all of her family. Please accept my deepest sympathy during this most difficult time.

Alberta Devine

January 6, 2014

Please except my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.

January 6, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a great woman! You are all in our prayers.
Mike and Angela Arnold

Rocco & Dee Vacca

January 5, 2014

To the Serra family
We had the pleasure of knowing you mom she was such a lady, I enjoyed listening about the old stories of Westerly people the one thing I loved was, How upset her mother was that her husband was moving her way out in the country. Who would of thought Franklin St was the country. She was so proud of her family I am sorry for your loss and so glad we got to know Mrs. Serra

January 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Serra family at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Theresa Wright

Beverly Morrone

January 5, 2014

Drs.Robert and Ronald Serra,

I am so sorry for the passing of your Mother. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

January 5, 2014

We are so sorry to about your mom. She was an amazing woman and I feel privileged to have known her.
Love, Juliana and Mike Lynch

January 5, 2014

Joe, Ronnie, Bob, Geoff and David and the entire Serra family,

I am very sorry to learn of your Mom's passing She was a delightful and strong woman, and very close to my Mom for many years. I know she will be missed by everyone. I can't be with you in person because I am in Florida, but please accept my sincere condolences.

Bob Liguori

Joanne Reed

January 5, 2014

We were sad to hear of Aunt Sara's passing. When we saw her the second week in December she exemplified the gracious lady and hostess I shall always remember. She said how proud she was to have had such good sons and all the many blessings that their wives, grand children and great grandchildren provided. Your mother lives on within your heart- her spirit guides you still.

Debra and Larry Kendall

January 5, 2014

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.

Al & Patti Morrone

January 4, 2014

To the Serra Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother and Great Grandmother. May happy memories of her help you at this difficult time.

January 4, 2014

TO THE FAMILY OF SARA SERRA.
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF SARA. SHE WAS A FINE LADY WE WILL NEVER FORGET OF THE VISITS WE HAD IN THE PAST. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE COMPANY OF SARA AND DOC
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
BILL AND MARY ANN MARUZO

Robert & Nancy Turco

January 4, 2014

Our sincere sympathy to all the Serra family in this time of sorrow.

Leslie Rocketto

January 3, 2014

Geoff and Betsy.

I am sorry for your loss at this time. May your memories keep her alive in spirit with you.

Leslie Kay Rocketto

Gloria Hebert

January 3, 2014

My sympathy to the family; Sara was a lovely lady.

Harold & Julie Panciera

January 3, 2014

Dear Joe & Jackie, Ron & Linda, Bob & Judy, Geoff & Elizabeth, David & Lee,

We are very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She always wore a beaming smile and was such a caring person.

Please accept our sincere condolences ar this sad time in your lives.

Brian and Lyd Neugent

January 3, 2014

To all of the Serra families, please accept our sincere sympathies on the passing of Mrs. Serra. She was a most beautiful lady who exemplified graciousness, elegance and kindness to all whose lives she touched.

Frank & Mary Bliven

January 3, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Judith Pepin

January 3, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Sara. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Judi and Anna Pepin and Michele Ciriello

January 3, 2014

Sincere sympathy. Ben and Mary Lou Richmond

Fern and Jim Stewart

January 3, 2014

Ronnie: So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you.
Fern and Jim Stewart

January 3, 2014

Drs. Robert and Ronald Serra, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom...God Bless, Pat Hewes and family

January 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss ,she was a great woman I enjoyed waiting on her when she used to come to the deli. Dale Quattromani

January 3, 2014

The family of Frank & Dorothy Maruzo offer our deepest sympathy to your family. WE remember both your parents from when we were children.

Cindy Maruzo Seibert, Lisa Maruzo Bolduc & Donna Maruzo Cunningham & Family

Ruth Boler

January 3, 2014

Sara, You will be remembered for the many pleasant times we had through the years. Always,

Michele Corriveau (Ballelli)

January 3, 2014

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My sympathy to the entire Serra family.

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