Nicholas “Nick” Serrani, residing in Huntley, IL passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024 surrounded by his three daughters. Born on July 8, 1927 in Rome, New York to Nuncio and Maria (Gentile) Serrani of Tolentino, Italy, Nick was the youngest of six. Nick is preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Nancy, his parents, brothers Francesco, Americo, Italo and sisters Theresa and Lillian, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws. Graduating early his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he continued his education at State University of New York earning a business degree. This launched his tenured 38 year career with the J.C. Penney Co starting in Amsterdam, New York, with transfers along the way in various management roles, to Hicksville, Long Island, Cincinnati, Ohio, the Chicago suburbs and ending in Richmond, Indiana. Nick embraced each new community, always making lifelong friends, volunteering in countless capacities at his church, and serving on many nonprofit boards and committees. He and Nancy took pride in their role of helping to open a Catholic high school in Richmond, Indiana. In 2012, with the desire to be closer to their daughters, Nick and Nancy moved to Del Webb Community in Huntley, IL. Nick’s legacy of strong faith, work ethic, gentle ways, and one liners will forever be remembered by his daughters who survive him, Carol (Mark) Anderson, Jean (Steve) Spohn, and Christine (Mark) Carlascio. Always in good humor and often with a joke or quip, he was the adoring Papa to grandchildren Lindsey (Lenny) Perry, Matthew (Tara) Anderson, Katharine Anderson, Lauren Anderson (fiancé John Sprague), Tia (Kelly) Cooper, Nick (Amanda) Spohn, Tessa Carlascio, and Isabella Carlascio. Great-Grandchildren Jack, Bennett, Luke, and Nathan Perry, Emma and Hannah Anderson, Simon and Francesca Cooper, Harry and Marion Spohn. Survivors also include brother-in-law Nick (Judy) Cassetta as well as dozens of loving nieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee-Huntley Road, Huntley, Illinois. Interment will be private at Grand Detour Cemetery. Arrangements by DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee-Huntley Road, Huntley, Illinois.
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Sorry for the passing of Nick. I learned a lot from him.
A beautiful tribute to a special brother-in-law.
A beautiful tribute to a special brother-in-law.
My deepest sympathy to all the Serrani descendents. May the memories be a blessing.
Nick was a very kind and friendly person. I first met Nick when he was on the Chicago staff. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Bruce and Linda Hill