"Dear Marie, Mary and Tony, We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Tony/your dad. He was a very nice man. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Cousins Laure and Joe"
In loving memory of
Anthony V. Serafine
June 7, 1947 - December 25, 2021
Anthony V. Serafine
Greece: Passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021 at age 74. Predeceased by his parents, Victor and Leberta Serafine. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Marie (Fedele); son, Anthony V. Serafine Jr. (Lillian Lewis); daughter, Mary Christine Serafine (Ryan Shumway); grandchildren, Amalia Serafine, Nunzio Serafine & Luci Erika McCabe; sister-in-law, Nancy Bianchi; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John & Lucille Fedele; many nieces, nephews & special friends.
Tony's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 3, 930 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park,14615. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
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"Marie, Tony Jr., and Mary and grandchildren, I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of my long time friend Tony. The news of his passing has deeply shaken me. I m in tears. Please accept my deep condolences and deepest sympathy of the entire Liccione family. I lost a "true" friend. We first met 65 years ago and we became fast friends in the 3rd grade at Holy Family school (and enemies of the nuns). We were products of Jay Street, and we remained true friends to the end. We were known as the Jay Street "wise guys" and we lived up to that reputation. We went through many, many good times as well as hard times, and we remained friends for life. So many GREAT stories growing up together. He remains one of the finest natural born comedians of all time, and a class act, always polite and courteous.......and he enjoyed life to the fullest. He will never be forgotten. The Liccione's on Smith Street had 9 children and Tony, who was an only child, spent many hours at our home. My parents loved him and he was always welcomed to our home. Tony truly LOVED his family.....a beloved son, husband, father and grandfather. Marie, Tony Jr., Mary and grandchildren....Tony left this world but he will never leave your hearts. Preserve all those beautiful memories you have of Tony and he left us many, many memories to treasure forever. I will always be there for his family. Reach out to me me whenever you need it without any hesitation. Our Good Lord called Tony home to the next stage of his journey, his reward in Heaven. Eternal rest grant unto my pal Tony and May Perpetual light shine upon him. Till we are reunited again pal......REST IN PEACE. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Tony & Patty Liccione & family "
"Tony, I am so sorry for your loss. Papa Tony was the sweetest and wonderful man. It was apparent how much he loved his family. Cherish all your wonderful memories for comfort. It is so painful to lose someone so well loved ? Kathy Kuscht"
"I am so sorry for your loss, I met Tony thru a friend, he was a good friend always made me laugh even when I was going thru hard times, Tony left an unforgetable presence on this earth, I am sure he will wreak havoc in heaven with his unforgetable wit and humor, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED MY FRIEND.. Your friend Deb Guck"
"Dear Serafine Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. He was a wonderful man who loved his family deeply. The sweetest thing to watch was his love for his grandchildren and how Mary and Tony would light up when telling stories of the treasured memories together. From: The Alo & Watson Families "
"Marie, Tony, and Mary - I am so sorry for your loss. Tony was a special cousin in my life. I will miss his phone calls and his voicemail messages that left me LOL many times. But most of all the compassionate and thoughtful person he was. He will be missed. My love and prayers to you always. Cousin Mary Ann, N. Carolina "
"Marie, Tony and Mary!! Tony is a special man that we will never forget. We will miss his jokes and laughter . One thing Tony, always made me laugh even in tough times. He is a "gentle giant." Erika loved him and I'm sure they are laughing and looking down upon us. Our neighbor for over 45 years, our friend, will always be with us and never "forgotten." With all our love, Diane and John"
"Mr. Serafine, my heart breaks to know we will no longer be able to see you or hear your voice again in this lifetime, and I know it has been a long time since I?ve seen you but I look back and think about how kind, warm, and wonderful you truly were to everyone you touched. I send you light and love in your transition home, ask that you have guidance, and look forward to our meeting again on the other side one day. God bless you, sweet man. ?? Marie, Mary, and Tony?I am sending you all my love and strength to comfort your souls at this difficult time. We mourn with you, friends. Your dad and husband was truly one of a kind. I miss and love you all. ?? Love, Anthony "
"I am so sorry for your family's loss. I went to Holy Family with Tony. He was always making our class laugh and was considered the "class clown". In later years we reconnected on Facebook, through our mutual friend, Tony Liccione. May Tony rest in peace. Jennifer Cleeton (formerly Valenzo)."