Salvatore A. Serrao of Doylestown

Salvatore A. “Sam” Serrao, 90, of Doylestown, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

He was the devoted husband of 66 years to Rose (DiDomizio) Serrao.

Born Feb. 18, 1927, in Ambler, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Raffle) Serrao.

Sam graduated from Ambler High School and was a World War II veteran, serving in the 3rd Army, 4th Armored Division.

He retired from Germantown Academy, Fort Washington, where he was the maintenance supervisor.

His accomplishments were many, but he was most proud of being a charter board member of Lansdale Little League for 20 years and serving as president for six years, serving on Lansdale Borough Council for 12 years and as vice president for three years, being a Cub Scout leader for five years, serving as financial secretary for LRB Club in Ambler for 10 years and being inducted into the Germantown Academy Class of 1760 Alumni Association.

Along with his wife, other survivors include three children, Sandra Backlund (Tom), Anthony Serrao (Susan), and Frances “Fifi” Serrao; grandchildren, Shawna Boell (Steve), Thomas “TJ” Backlund (Stacey), Alana Paviglianiti (Frank), Elissa Weaver (Dave), Jonathan Backlund (Allison), and Andrea Bowers (Jason); 12 great-grandchildren; and sisters Marie Mastromatto (Tootie), Kathryn Wallace (Joseph); along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by siblings Josephine DelPopolo, Angela Iennaco, and Frank “Chickie” Serrao.

There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446.

A second viewing will start 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler, PA 19002, with the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will follow with military honors at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.

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