Salvador Anthony Serio

Salvador Anthony Serio passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the age of 92. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a true gentleman and liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Carollo Serio, daughters Susan S. Miller (Mit) and Sharon S. Hamburger (Arthur), grandchildren, Jeffrey Hamburger (Monique), Melissa van der Meulen (Ashley), Chris Hamburger (Laura) and Melanie Miller, and great-grandchildren, Willem van der Meulen, Sarah van der Meulen, and Jocelyn, Charlotte and Caroline Hamburger. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony Serio and Marie Paternostro Serio and his sister, Frances S. Savoie. Sal was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School. He was a veteran of World War II and as a part of the Greatest Generation was proud to serve his country. Upon his return from military service he went to work for Fairbanks Scales, later to become Fairbanks Weighing Division, a Division of Colt Industries, where he worked in various capacities ultimately becoming the Regional Service Manager and retired after 45 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 425 of St. Bernard until 2005. Following Hurricane Katrina, he became an inactive member of American Legion Post 379 of Kenner, Louisiana. The family would like to thank the staff of Peristyle Old Metairie Gardens, especially, Eva, Jochelle, Dominique, Niesha, Tiffany, Earline, Sharita and all who have cared for Sal with great compassion and the nurses of Metro Med Pass, Monique, Angelique and Stacey, for their care and compassion. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home at noon on Thursday, October 10, 2019, with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Internment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.