Richard J Serina

January 15, 1947 - October 26, 2020

Richard J. Serina died at his home in New Port Richey, FL, on October 26, 2020. He was 73. A native of Detroit, MI, he split much of his youth between Detroit and Tampa Bay, so that his father could work year-round in the home construction business. Rick graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School, briefly attended the University of San Diego, and earned his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Tampa. He spent his business career as a successful manager in retail with Southland Corporation, Albertsons, and Walmart, finally retiring in 2008. He remained in New Port Richey after his retirement, tending to his several Boxer canines and following his favorite area sports teams, including the Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Tampa Rays. He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Emma Bedogne Serina, and his daughter, Angela Serina Breaux. He leaves behind a brother, Raymond Serina, and his wife, Margaret, of Knoxville, TN; a daughter, Andrea Serina Clark, and her husband, Chad, of Spring Hill; a son, Rev. Dr. Richard J. Serina, Jr., and his wife, Christina, of St. Louis, MO; a son-in-law, Tim Breaux, of Oldsmar, FL; and nine grandchildren. A private memorial will be held in the coming months.