Virginia M. Serino, 81, of Pittston passed away Tuesday March 26, 2024 at Wesley Village where she resided.
Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Louis and Gloria Loro Capone.
Jinny was graduate of St. John’s High School. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Misericordia College and a Master’s Degree from University of Scranton. In her earlier years she worked as a reading specialist for the Pittston Area School District before retiring to take care of her family and raise her children.
Jinny’s greatest joys revolved around spending cherished moments with her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Her love, kindness, and generosity radiated through her open-door policy to her home. Jinny greeted everyone who walked through her door with a warm embrace and a promise of a home-cooked meal. Her genuine hospitality and kindness transformed her home into a second home for many. Although Jinny will be deeply missed, her love and spirit continue to shine brightly through her beloved grandchildren and all the lives she’s touched.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Albert (Butchie) Serino and brother Louis Capone Jr., his wife Mickie; their daughter Donna Capone; and sister-in-law Marie Serino.
Jinny is survived by her daughter, Gia Fahey and husband Joe, Pittston Twp., sons; AJ Serino and wife Renee, Yatesville, Mark Serino and wife Alauna, Yatesville and Angelo Serino and wife Sharon, Suscon, grandchildren; Ava, Milania, Ciera, Lola, Nicholas and Leah, niece Jeanine Ralston and husband Ron and their children Hunter and Jordan and numerous cousins.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Wesley Village for the care they gave to Jinny over the past 6 years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday April 1, 2024, at 9:30am in St. Joseph Marello Parish 237 William Street, Pittston. Interment will be private and at the convivence of the family.