Raymond James Sero

Raymond James Sero, 79, of Murrysville, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born December 14, 1944, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Samuel and Sarah (Olkosky) Sero. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Margie Frola and a brother-in-law, Dale Showman. 

Ray was a graduate of the University of Dayton, the University of Florida, and the University of Pittsburgh. He was a United States Army veteran who served with the 35th Engineering Group from 1969-1971. His career as an engineer with Westinghouse and Elliott Company took him around the globe, but he always found time to write postcards and bring home gifts for his family. Ray was an avid golfer, and will be missed by his friends at Manor Valley Golf Club. Ray was a member of Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Murrysville, but always managed to find a mass to attend through all of his travels. Ray and Cheryl were Pittsburgh Steelers season ticket holders for over 50 years, through the good, the bad, and the ugly.

He is remembered by all as a kind and generous friend, neighbor, brother, uncle, and dad. 

Ray is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cheryl A. (Wassel) Sero; three daughters, Denise (Joel Whitney) Sero, Tracey (Mark Kircher) Sero, and Melanie Koch; a sister, Genie Showman; a brother-in-law, John Frola; numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Wounded Warrior Project, by visiting support.woundedwarriorproject.org or to Murrysville Meals on Wheels by visiting www.murrysville-mow.org. Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Hart Funeral Home, Inc. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2024, at Mother of Sorrows Church. Please meet directly at church. Interment will be private at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. For online condolences, please visit www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com. 

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