Sam Serrano

July 12, 1946 - January 22, 2021

Samuel (Sam) Serrano, 74 years old, of Hobart, IN passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 due to cancer. Sam passed at Harbor Light Hospice in Aperion Care in Demotte, where he spent the last few months of his life receiving excellent care. Sam was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico on July 12, 1946. He attended Tolleston High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served our country in Vietnam as an Infantryman and received an Honorable discharge and the Bronze star medal. Sam retired from Gary Parks Dept. and later helped at the Lake Co. Divers Supply - Outdoor Supply Store in Hobart, IN. Sam was preceded in death by his father- Francisco Serrano Alicea; mother- Christina Rodriguez Serrano; brother: Francisco Serrano Jr. (Chink); sisters- Maggie Serrano Santos, Christine Serrano Velasquez Sam is survived by 3 brothers: Danny Serrano, Johnny Serrano and Joe Arroyo. 5 sisters: Lydia Serrano Garcia, Francisca (Olga) Serrano Bailey, Lucy Serrano Banky, Ruth Evelyn Serrano and Carmen Serrano Febus. Survived by one aunt, Mary Torres and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, other family, and friends. His friends Kathy Bradley (landlord), Julio, Hank and his wife from Lake Co. Divers & Supply all greatly supported Sam during his time of need. Our family will always be grateful for these special friends. A private memorial service will be held at Genesis Christian Church, 2328 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342, officiated by Rev. Juaquin Rodriguez and Rev. Rafael Colon. Date to be determined. Burns Funeral Home (Crown Point) entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com