Joseph J. Serra
December 9, 1962 ~ November 19, 2011
Joseph J. Serra, 48, of Wintersville, OH formerly of Weirton, WV died Saturday November 19, 2011, at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Born on December 9, 1962, in Weirton, WV, Joe was the son of Louis F. Serra of Weirton and the late Dorisene Glover Serra Lyons.
Joe graduated from Weirton Madonna High School in 1981 and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Joe formerly taught school in Maryland and Saint Paul's Grade School in Weirton. Joe was presently employed as the Activity Director of the Weirton Geriatric Center. Over the years Joe loved to coach and was a coach of basketball and the Weirton Junior Dons Football Team.
He is survived by his son, Zachary Louis Serra and Zachary's mother, Gay Propst of Hilton Head, SC; his father, Louis F. (Theresa) Serra; his sisters, Lucinda (Joseph) Alongi and Rhonda (Geno) Quattrochi, all of Weirton; his companion, Amy Baker of Wintersville, OH; niece and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-8 PM Sunday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
A memorial service will be held Monday evening at 7:45 in the funeral home lead by Pastor M.R. Hawley of Mercy Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Rev. Fr. Larry Dorsch will preside.
Entombment will follow in the Serra Family Mausoleum at Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul Grade School 140 Walnut Street Weirton, WV 26062 or to the Mercy Baptist Church, 3474 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Amy, and Joe’s family, it is with great sadness that I write this. My prayer is that you will find comfort in the Lord at this time, that you will allow HIM to wrap his loving arms around you, guide you through this journey of grief, as HE knows grieving, and then allow HIM to walk with you on the road to healing. If I can help you in any way possible, prayers, words of encouragement, a shoulder to cry on and someone just to listen, I am here. Amy, I love you my dear and best friend and as you walk through this time, the Lord has instructed me to hold up you up, be there for you no matter what. Love, Maggie and Rick
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Joe. It is the hardest time in your life to endure the loss of a loved one. may the lord bless you and guide you through this.
Lou, Rhonda, Cindy and families: I am so sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in prayers to help you through this difficult time. With deepest sympathy,
Dear Lou – Teresa & family, May the Lord grant Joe eternal rest & I pray that the angels were there to great him. May you cherish the years with him always, & know that you will see him again. Jesus, we trust in You. Love, Patti & Joe Barnabei & family
Dear Amy, I am so sorry for your loss Dear. May God Bless you with all your cherished memories. I know we had so many great memories of Joe at the Powell Family reunion. He was always so very good to you and was such a great supporter at the auctions. The wonderful memories you all made will be so helpful to you as you travel down the grief path of missing Joe. May God Bless You Dear Love, Darlene
Rhonda Geno and The Serra Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. With our deepest sympathy.
So sorry to hear of Joey’s passing thoughts and prayers with you all!
i would like to say im so sorry to hear about Joe Serra passing away. He was such a great guy with a big heart and i will miss talking to him and he would do anything for ya. He will sadly be missed and may God Bless the family and my thoughts and prayers are with them.
Joseph-rest in peace! You will always be a friend and I will look forward to meeting you at the gates in my next life! You are a great friend and a good man! God loves you! Your Friend-Michael
Lou,Teresa,Rhonda, Cindy and families: We are so sorry to hear of Joes passing. Your family has provided us with so many great memories throughout our life. May God Bless you all at this sad time.
Amy, Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. The world lost a very generous and good man. Will cherish the times spent with him and the long nights playing euchre. Stay strong and hold on to all the memories you hold close.
Lance, We are truly saddened by loss of your brother Joe. Our thoughts are with you at this time of grief.
Dear Cindy,Rhonda,Lou and Families, Was saddened to hear of Joey ‘s untimely death, and praying that the wonderful memories you shared will be with you all during this time.
Rhonda, Cindy and families, I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was an amazing teacher and a good man. He inspired my son to love learning and to really care about doing well in school. I will be forever grateful to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy, We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time and keeping you in our prayers. If we can do anything, please don’t hesitate to call.
Dear Serra Family, We are sorry that we cannot be with you during this sad and difficult time. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lou, Rhonda,and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of Joes passing. Though we all have been out of touch for a long time, I have great memories of years ago. You are always in my thoughts. May God grant you peace and ease your sorrow. Love, Bill
Lou, Rhonda,and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of Joes passing. Though we all have been out of touch for a long time, I have great memories of years ago. You are always in my thoughts. May God grant you peace and ease your sorrow. Love, Bill
RHONDA AND GENO,FAMILY.I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU,YOUR DAD AND FAMILY.THINKING OF YOU,ROBIN AND JIM MESSER
Joey was like a big brother to me, and we had become great friends! I will miss him & our talks. He had a heart of gold and a lot of love to give to others. Heaven gained another angel and I know he will be watching over all of us. I pray for comfort and peace for all of you. His memory will live on forever and he will remain in my heart always. Love, Kathy
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mike and Toni Orlando Gurskey
DEAR RHONDA AND CINDY,JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM VERY SORRY THAT JOEY PASSED AWAY.I WISH WE ALLL COULD OF BEEN CLOSER BUT DOWN IN MY HEART I ALWAYS TOLD EVERYBODY YOU WERE MY FAMILY I WISH THINGS WOULD OF BEEN DIFFERENT MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO U BOTH I REALLY LIKED ALL OF YOU AND MY DAUGHTER JAMIE LOVED YOU ALL TO MAY GOD BE WITH YOU MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH .LOVE ALWAYS YOUR STEPSISSTER LEISA AND FAMILY GOD BLESSED YOU THESE NEXT FEW DAYS.
Amy, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Lou, Rhonda & Family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lou, Rhonda & Family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Serra Family, I’m terribly sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family of Joe. May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Dear Lou, Rhonda and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and sympathies are with you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Dear Serra Family, I was sorry to read of Joe’s passing. You are in my prayers. “Ms Hudy”
Mr Serra, Cindy and Rhonda, I’m so sorry to hear about Joey. There are so many wonderful memories over the years with Joey both as a little boy and later as a grown man. Please know you are in my prayers in this time of sorrow. May Joey rest in God’s peace.
Lou, Rhonda & Cindy, my sincere condolances on your loss. May God bless you all.
Dear Serra Family, Our heartfelt condolences are with you all in the loss of Joe. We have many great memories of him at St. Paul’s School.
Dear Lou,Rhonda, and Cindy and family, We are very sorry for your loss of Joe. We know that this is a very difficult time for all of you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John and Sharon Manypenny
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Serra. I had him throughout my “middle school” years at St. Paul’s. He will always be remembered. All of his family & friends will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy to Mr.Serra and his family on the loss of Joseph.We will remember you all in our prayers. Blessings and Peace, Family of the late Mary Keifer (Daughter Mary Jane Payne)
Dear Rhonda,Geno and family, I was so sorry to hear about Joe. I didn’t realize he had been so sick. I also lost my sister last month. They both were so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
DEAR RHONDA AND CINY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR DAD HE WAS A GOOD MAN.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH U BOTH LOVE LEISA AND FAMILY.