Serbu, George P.

Fairport, NY – George P. Serbu, 81, died Sunday, October 23, 2022. Born in Rochester, NY in 1940, he was the son of the late Panto and Kalina Serbu. George grew up in Rochester above his parents’ restaurant, The Front Page. He graduated from East High School and went on to Michigan State University, where he received an electrical engineering degree. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a career in the aerospace industry at Hughes Aircraft Company, which included work under the Surveyor spacecraft program.

While home visiting family in Rochester, he met his future bride and love of his life, Kathleen. After marrying they settled in Los Angeles for a number of years before returning to the Rochester area.

George is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathleen, daughters Renee Serbu (Doug Bennett) and Kimberly Fern (Michael), grandsons Jonah and Leeland Fern and Samuel Bennett, sister-in-law Linda Serbu, several nieces and nephews, and cousins, best friend-in-law, Barbara Lamphere, several dear and life-long friends: Norman Juffa, Len McGlothlen, Mike and Bonnie Maloney, John Sousa, and Mike Wojslaw. He is predeceased by his brothers, John P. Serbu, and Theodore P. Serbu.

George was intelligent, generous, funny, and incredibly loyal. He loved watching and playing sports and was himself a strong athlete throughout high school and beyond. He had a curious mind and a love for learning. He sought and found inspiration everywhere, and in turn was an inspiration to those around him. He was quiet and contemplative and the most genuine person we know. 

Calling hours are Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location), 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Funeral mass will be Friday, October 28, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Church of the Transfiguration, 50 W Bloomfield Rd, Pittsford, NY.

The family would like to extend sincerest thanks to the many people who provided love and care throughout his illness: Rochester Regional Homecare and Hospice; Dr. Woldeyohannes and Dr. Yawman and their staff, whose compassionate care was such a comfort to the family; neighbors, including Rich & Sandy, and Don; and George’s many caregivers, including especially those who were with him until the end: Paulette Payne and Mary Marshall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org),Perinton Ambulance (https://www.perintonambulance.org), or Holy Childhood (https://www.holychildhood.org).