Michael James Christopher Serpiello, aged 68, passed away on September 4, 2024, in York, Pennsylvania. Born on September 28, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Michael was a man of great integrity and humility. A devout Catholic, he was an active parishioner at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Harrisburg, PA.
Michael graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School and furthered his education at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut. He was the proud owner of an audio-visual business, a career that reflected his immense talent and knowledge.
Known for his dedication to prayer and spending quality time with his beloved wife and family, Michael’s mild and humble demeanor was cherished by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Serpiello; daughter, Marianna Serpiello; sister, Michelle Griffin; brother-in-law, David Griffin; nephew, David Griffin; step-daughters, Lydia Miccolupi, Julia Hahn, and Hannah Buffington; son-in-law, Daniel Miccolupi; and granddaughters, Sophia Hahn, Isabel Miccolupi, Monica Miccolupi, and Josephine Miccolupi. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael N. Serpiello, and mother, Agnes Serpiello (Weikel).
A viewing will be held at Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 51 N. Enola Dr., Enola, PA 17025 on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9AM-10AM. Requiem Mass will begin at 12PM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 110 State St., Harrisburg, PA 17101. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairfield Carmelites at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, 327 Water St., Fairfield, PA 17320. Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Serpiello family.
5 comments on “Michael James Christopher Serpiello”
Mike was my best friend. We’ve known each other since college. That was 50 years ago. He was godfather to my son Christopher. I had the privilege of being his best man.
We were kindred souls. I went to visit him multiple times before he passed and we sat and we talked, and over and over again, I was amazed to remember how much alike we were.
When we both knew he was about to die soon, I asked him to be an advocate for me in heaven because I knew he was going to heaven and I knew he would have God’s ear. After all, on earth he always had everyone’s ear. There are very few people in the world I met that I could say I was sure he was going to heaven. He was one-of-a-kind. He was very very special and special to me.
I asked him to send me a sign when he got to heaven, a sign that there is a God, that there is a heaven, that there is life after death. Without hesitation, he said you will smell roses for no reason. I had forgotten that he told me that.
On the day he died, I was very sad and depressed and decided to go for a run. I saw a beautiful bush with beautiful flowers. I passed the bush a hundred times before but today i decided to smell the flower and for no reason at all I smelled it and I said to myself I’m going to smell this because Mike’s not here to smell it. Then immediately I remembered what he said I would smell roses for no reason. I knew the man who owned the bush so I texted him. I said what kind of plant is this? Is it related to roses? Even though it didn’t look like a rose, it’s common name is Rose Mallow.
I believe Mike is telling me it’s all going to be okay,there is a God, there is a heaven, there is life after
I’ve had this weird feeling since he died that I kept wanting to grab the phone and call him and talk to him. But I couldn’t because he was gone. But then I realized that the reason I have this feeling, that I can talk to him is because he is here. He’s next to me. He’s listening, he’s there for me. And he’s there for you, just talk to him.
I unfortunately knew Michael for too short a time. I knew him to be a man of quiet dignity and great integrity. It was my honor to have known him.
My name is Josiah, Barbara’s nephew. Though I never had the chance to meet Michael, I first saw his face in a picture with Barbara many years ago. There was a radiant light around them, and I knew in my heart that Aunt Barbara was truly happy, filled with emotions beyond words. My wife, Sara, and I are deeply grateful for the love and joy Michael brought to Barbara’s life. Thank you, Michael, for being her miracle, just as she was yours. May God grant his family the peace and comfort that comes from knowing they will be reunited with him again. In the Lord’s house, there are many rooms (John 14:2), and we trust that Michael is resting now in one of them, awaiting the day we will all be together again.
So very sorry Marrianna about your day! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Michael was a great son to my sister Agnes. She will be glade to see him again in Heaven.
Bob Weikel
Michael’s Uncle