(01/23/16) Grace E. (Barns) Serpa, 93, of West Warwick and Lakeland, Florida, passed away January 8, 2016 at her residence in Lakeland.
She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Serpa, Sr. Born in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lois (Williams) Barns. She resided in West Warwick since 1989.
Mrs. Serpa was an administrative assistant at FMC Corporation in Lakeland for many years before retiring.
She is survived by five step children, Manual J. Serpa, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Bonita Springs, FL, Ann Colicchio and her husband Dennis of Coventry, Steven Serpa of Coventry, Michael Serpa of Warwick and Richard Serpa and his wife Donna of West Warwick; several nieces and a nephew, Joan Robinson, Carol Pollack, Bonnie Lewis, Nancy Young and Bruce Buell; thirteen step-grandchildren and twenty-two step-great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Elsie Buell, Harry and James Barns.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10 am in St. Anthony Church, Maple Avenue, West Warwick. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements with PRATA-GALLOGLY Funeral Home. Information and condolence please visit: www.PrataGallogly.com
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