Obituary of John M. Serrett

John M. 'Jack' Serrett, Sr. GENEVA- John M. 'Jack' Serrett, Sr. died peacefully at his home on Wed. (Aug. 17, 2011). Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri. (Aug. 19), at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC, 28 Genesee St. Geneva. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations can be made to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Rd. Geneva, NY 14456, or St. Francis De Sales Church, 130 Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456, where he was an usher for nearly 40 years. John was born on June 23, 1931 to the late Carmen and Mary (Chester) Sherrett. He married Doris Webster, his loving wife of 60 years, on May 12, 1951. John was a member of the Bricklayers, Masons & Plasterers Local 43 from 1951 to 1987, and served as Union President from 1963 to 1987. He was also a member of the Rochester Bricklayers Local 11 from 1987 until his retirement in 1993. John's work will remain standing for many years as he worked on numerous masonry buildings in the area. During his retirement he was very active with friends and family, always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by his wife, Doris; three sons, John (Carol) Serrett, Jr., Mark (Kathy Havercamp) Serrett and Scott (Krista) Serrett; three grandchildren, John (Kelly) Serrett III, Nick Serrett, Kevin Serrett and one great-grandchild, Jack Serrett. John was predeceased by his brothers, Anthony, Patrick, Dominic, Harry and Michael; sisters, Jenny, Rose and Margaret. .