Michael A. Serino

Michael Anthony Serino, a lifelong Beacon resident, passed away at his home on December 22, 2023; at the age of 89. Michael was born on February 16, 1934 at the Highland Hospital in Beacon, NY; son to the late Carmine Anthony (Tony) Serino and late Anna (Fasano) Serino. Mike graduated from Beacon High School in 1952, and went on to begin his work career at IBM in Poughkeepsie from 1952-1954. In 1954 Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corp as Military Police and remained there until 1956. 

After he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp., Mike went to college at the University of Bridgeport from 1956-1961, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing) in 1959 and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education (guidance counselor) in 1961, receiving the National Office Management award.  Mike returned to IBM in 1961 working as a systems analysis where he remained until he retired in 1990 as an Advisory Resource Planner in Fishkill NY. In 1961 Mike married his wife Joan Marie Baltich Serino.
Mike is survived by his children Jeanmarie Serino, Carmine Anthony Serino (Patricia) and Michele Serino-Rios, grandchildren Michael and Jenna Serino, Alexandra and Emma Rios.

Mike is survived by his sisters Mary Williams and Emily Forbes, sister in laws Claire Serino and Carolin Serino, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mike was predeceased by his parents Carmine Anthony Serino and Anna Serino, brothers Geriaco Serino and Carmine Serino, sisters Lucia Eustace and Rose Camp, former wife Joan Marie Baltich Serino, brother in laws Charles (Chuck) Williams and Bruce Camp. 

Mike will always be remembered for his love of gardening, fishing, hunting, making wine, cooking for the guys at Gerry’s Autobody, hanging out down at the Dutchess Boat Club or up at the East Fishkill Sportsman Association with his friends.

His Family will receive Friends on Friday, December 29th from 4-8pm at the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon, New York. Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held 11am, Saturday, December 30th at St. Joachim Cemetery, 325 Washington Avenue, Beacon. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: LibbyFuneralHome.com