Gary J. Serafine, 63, of Cardiff, NJ formerly of Exeter, Pa. passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 following a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer.

He was the son of Madeline (Ripa) Serafine, Pittston  and the late Virgil Z. Serafine. He was a 1968 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and received his Bachelors Degree from King's College.

Gary was one of the first employees of the former Claridge Hotel and Casino where he was the Director of Advertising. He later worked in the Marketing and Advertising Department of the Sands Hotel and Casino. Prior to his illness he was an IT Consultant in the Atlantic City Area and most recently the manager at Atlantic City Billiard Club.

He was an avid and accomplished billiards player and competed in a number of national team tournaments in Las Vegas.

He is survived by his mother Madeline Serafine, Pittston, sister Joyce and her spouse Albert Vitelli, Pittsburgh, daughters; Amy Serafine, Drums, Dana Serafine Rogers and her husband Patrick, Philadelphia, Lori Beth Serafine, Somerville, NJ and son Jeffrey Serafine and spouse Bonnie, California, seven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins in the Wyoming Valley.

Gary had developed a large circle of friends who were very supportive to him during his long illness. The family wishes to acknowledge the kindness and consideration of these friends as well as the staff of Compassionate Care/Hospice, Marmora, NJ. who provided excellent care to Gary.

A private service will be arranged at the convenience of the family.

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