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Guy Serena Obituary

Guy Serena, 101, a 58-year resident of Lyons passed away November 12, 2008 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. A Memorial Mass will be held in the the Spring at St. Hugh Church. Inurnment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Mr. Serena was a retired Tool & Die Maker and a musician. He was a member of many musician unions, clubs and organizations. He played the sax, clarinet and flute. He enjoyed being with his family and gardening. Mr. Serena also liked fixing small electronics. He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Ricker of Holcombe, WI and Bonita Rogowski of Cornell, WI; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by: Tower Home for Funerals, 4007 Joliet Ave., Lyons, IL. (708) 447-7900

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Nov. 17, 2008.

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Ludwig Anderson

November 25, 2008

I only had the privilege of getting to know Guy during the past 4 years through the band at Elmhurst College. Because of his rich musical past here in the Chicago area, Guy remembered my late father-in-law, a musician who was killed in a car accident many years ago coming home from a gig. Guy was an inspiration to me. At his age, he could easily have decided to retire from the bands, but he kept playing and played well. He was a great role model for the students - he rarely missed a rehearsal, worked hard, and displayed a passion for music. Guy will be missed.

Ron M. and Pat M. Petrucci

November 20, 2008

Guy was a perfectionist in everything he did. His work as a machanist, his love of playing with a band--doing repairs around the family home and his Plymouth car. His daughters, Sandra & Bonny meant the world to Guy, his love for them was very evident by how stern he could be with them. They should and could be the very best they could be! A very great pleasure to have known Guy for a half century!

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