Was born in Santa Barbara on 5/8/24 and passed away at home on 5/25/13. He served in the 10th Mountain Division in the 604 Field Artillery and then studied architecture at UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley.
Serifo and Dorothy married in 1950 and had four children in Berkeley. After obtaining h i s architectural license in 1958, his family moved to the Santa Barbara area where he started his architectural practice of 40 years. He loved architecture and won several awards. Serifo was an honorable, ethical, and highly energetic man. In 1977 he lost his daughter, Laurie, and also his son, John in 1982. His family was surrounded by his creativity and was greatly loved by them ; wife Dorothy, son Tom (Mary), grandsons Myles and Cole, daughter Leslie (Rick) and grand daughters Lauren and Lanette Renz.
We will miss Serifo and are extremely proud of him. Private Services. Those who wish may contribute to SB Hospice. Many thanks to Darlene and Irma for their care these last few months.
