Jose Serrano

Serrano, Jose R. of Poughkeepsie, formerly of Beacon, entered into rest peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was 97. Born in Venezuela, March 19, 1916, he came to the United States as a young man and became a U.S. Citizen. He worked as a Jewelry Maker in New York City, then moved to Ulster County and worked for Manufacturing Companies in Orange County until his retirement. Jose married Felicita Irrizarry-Perez in 1944 and they divorced in 1984, Felicita died in March 2013. Jose leaves two daughters, Lucia Gunchin of San Pedro, CA. and Delia West of Peachtree GA., a stepdaughter Isabel Tortorici, Legal Guardian and a stepson, Michael Asencio-Serrano. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kimberly West, Ryan Gunchin, and great-grandchildren Alexis Gunchin. Step-grandchildren, include Scott Tortorici, Todd Tortorici and his wife Jamie, step-great grandchildren, Denielle Tortorici, Cameron Tortorici, Tyler Tortorici, and a step-great great grandchild, Jeremy Hays. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Libby Funeral Home, Inc. 55 Teller Ave. Beacon, NY, where at 7:00 pm a funeral service will take place. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of Jarett D. Quick at Libby Funeral Home, Inc. 55 Teller Ave. Beacon, NY 12508 (845) 831-0179 For directions or to leave a personal condolence please visit www.libbyfuneralhome.com Date Of Service Tuesday, February 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm where at &:00 pm a funeral service will take place Location Of Service Libby Funeral Home, Inc. 55 Teller Ave. Beacon, NY 12508