Mr. Howard and Mrs. Laura Serena's Obituary
Mr. Howard Louis Serena and his wife of 73 years, Mrs. Laura Virginia Serena, both passed away in Gainesville, Florida, May 15, 2016 and May 20, 2016, respectively. Howard, a WWII veteran, and Laura were long time residents of Chicago, Illinois and Sarasota, Florida. The bond they shared was so strong that they passed within five days of each other. Their undying love once touched hearts across the globe when a video in which Howard sings to Laura their love song “You’ll Never Know” went viral. You can view the video and read their amazing love story at http://bit.ly/25bEn0c.
They are survived by their nine children, Laurie Lacey (Jim), Bob Serena (Betty), Howie Serena (Nancy), Sue Ellen Johnson (Gary), JoAnn Solari, Gina Hare (Stephen), Dean Serena, Frank Serena and Mary Serena; eighteen grandchildren, Jimmy and Michael Lacey, Gina Serena, Serena Zea, Bobby Serena, Sarah Orvis, Mark Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Erin Solari, Jason Solari, Stephen and Joshua Hare, Jonathon Serena, Anna Serena, Becca Serena, David Serena, Joel Serena and Kristiian Serena and eleven great grandchildren and one on the way.
A graveside service will be held Friday, July 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., in the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
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