Joseph Serbun

Joseph Serbun, 86, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, Joe graduated from Vocational High School in 1947 and was a Marine Corps veteran.  He was employed for 40 years with GE, retiring in 1992.  He was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church and a former communicant of St. Stephen's Church. Joe was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 348 and American Legion Post 1361. He was also a member of the GE Quarter Century Club and Syracuse Draftsman Association. Joseph was predeceased by his grandson, Thomas McJilton; sister, Olga; and brother, Paul. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, the former Rita Solazzo; sons, Joseph F. (Christine) of Syracuse and Jeffrey P. (Michelle) of Fayetteville, GA; daughters, Sabrina T. (Tom) McJilton of Liverpool and Sondra H. (Michael) Diamond of Salem, NH; grandchildren, Joseph, Stephen (Brittany), and Michael Serbun, Scot and Olivia Serbun, Kaitlyn and Tyler McJilton and Aaron Diamond. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, January 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 29 at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Peace Church. Joseph will be laid to rest in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Peace Church, 203 Halcomb St., Syracuse, NY, 13209. Share online condolences at www.BuranichFH.com