Samuel Rocco Sereno Sr.

OSWEGO – January 19, 2024, Samuel Rocco Sereno Sr., 88; of Granby, NY passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family.

Sam was born in Oswego, NY to the late James and Mary (Bellardino) Sereno.  He has been a resident of Granby, NY for most of his life.  Mr. Sereno served in the National Guard and retired from the Boilermakers Local #175, Oswego, NY.  In his younger years, Sam also had a short career as a professional boxer.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his garden.

Sam is survived by his amazing wife of 69 years: Joan E. Sereno of Granby, NY and their three sons:  Samuel Rocco (Dawn) Sereno Jr., Dominic James Sereno and Christopher James (Tracy) Sereno all of Hannibal, NY; his siblings:  Marg Lake, Patty St. John, Rosie Woods, Ursula Mosher and Louise Thayer.

He is also survived by:  7 grandchildren:  Dominic Sereno, Jonathon Sereno, Krystal Gebo, Nichole MacDonald, Courtney Pritchard, Kali Troup and Coleton Sereno, 12 great grandchildren (with #13 on the way) and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Sam was pre-deceased by his siblings:  Joey, Louie, Pete, Mayme and James.

A Graveside Service with Burial will be held in the spring at Hannibal Cemetery, Hannibal, NY.  There will be no calling hours.

The Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton has care of the arrangements. missing or outdated ad config

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