Mrs. Serafina Marinaccio, age 90, of Jonesborough, left this earth to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 3, 2023. Serafina was born in Accadia, Italy on March 2, 1933, to the late Michele Pierro and Saveria Marinaccio Pierro. She married her husband, Francesco Marinaccio in 1953 and shortly thereafter moved to New York City. She loved her new country and soon became a citizen.
Serafina loved her family and friends dearly, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She often spoke fondly of them. Serafina was a people person and was very involved in local clubs and her church. She attended Risen Life Fellowship where children would often come to hug and speak with her once church services ended. All who met her loved her exuberant personality.
Serafina loved crocheting and lovingly creating many baby blankets for new moms. She attended the ‘Knit Pickers’ group at Jonesborough Senior Center, where she shared her creativity with its members.
In addition to her parents, Serafina was preceded in death by her husband, Francesco Marinaccio and sister, Anna Manganiello. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Joanne DeUrso and husband Michael; son, Frank Marinaccio; grandchildren, Matthew Maher and wife, Christy, Sarah Schroeder and husband, Edison, Sofia DeUrso; great-grandchildren, Madison and Matthew; brother, Donato Pierro and wife, Anna; nieces and nephews, Saveria Virardi and husband, Johnny, Michael Pierro, AnnaMaria Pierro, Daniela Rodriguez and husband, Artie, Joanne Colonna, Fabrizio Manganiello and wife Julie; and many great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, November 6, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Whaley officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Graceland Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Serafina’s love, which were the children of Risen Life Fellowship. Donations may be made to Risen Life Fellowship Children’s Ministry. Address: 1148 E. Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Serafina will be missed at the Jonesborough Senior Center. I looked forward to seeing her at the Knit Pickers gatherings. She was so encouraging of others and wanted to share her experience and gifts. She was kind to help me and share yarn for a project.
11/07/2023
Joseph Plantamura
Joanne,
Rita and I watched your mom's funerary service. Your words were a tribute to Sarafina's life of benevolence and generosity. Mathew and the others spoke from their hearts and echoed the spirit of your monologue. Thank you for inviting us to the service.
11/06/2023
Pastor Joel Guzman
Serafina's life was about pouring perfume on others mostly through her delicious cooking during most of the half century I was privileged to fellowship with her and family. I'll miss her calling out to me, "Guiseppe, how you doing". Our lord Jesus Christ's words ring out to her also: "These acts of hers will be told in her honor as long as there are people who tell the good news." Mark 14:9
June and I give our deepest sympathies to the family, our longterm friends.
11/05/2023
Ann McLoughlin
I met Nona through her wonderful daughter, Joanne. Nona was kind, welcoming and always willing to feed you her delicious homemade Italian food!! She enjoyed gardening and crocheting. When JoAnn told Nona our office at work was cold, she crocheted blankets for all 4 nurses.
My deepest condolences to my life long friend Frank, his sister Joanna and the rest of the Marinaccio Family. My fondest memory of Serafina was when she threw birthday party for Frank in their apartment. She was so warm and welcoming. She treated myself and the rest of Frank’s friends like family.
May she rest in peace.
Phil
11/03/2023
Janet Plantamura
She’s going to be missed. I really cared so much for her. She was just like a mother-in-law to me and I’m so sad about this day. She should rest in peace she’s no longer in pain and she’s very happy right now she’s probably with Rose and the talking together so I’ll always be on my mind. Love her so much.
11/03/2023
Rita Plantamura
Dear Joanne and family: We are saddened to hear that your mother as past away. We have fond memories of Serafina that is her beautiful smile, welcoming demeanor, wonderful cuisine she made, and truly how she loved her family. We were privileged and grateful to have known your mom. We continue to prayer for that Peace beyond all understanding in the coming days for you and your family. We embrace and love you Joanne.
With Kind Regards,
Joe and Rita Plantamura
