Obituary of Serafin Muniz-Jimenez

          Serafin “Guero” Muñiz-Jimenez, 69, of Fulton, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2017. A native of City La, Naranjita Municieio, De Juadalcazan San, Luis Popsi Mexico, Guero lived in Fulton for the past 27 years and was employed as a farm worker with Ferlito Farms in Oswego. Serafin had a strong Catholic faith and was devoted to Mother Mary. A hard worker, Guero was a tanner and made all types of leather items. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, visiting the New York State Fair and tending to his chickens and roosters. He was a giving person and never asked for anything in return for his friendship and generosity.

          Serafin is survived by his three children, Samuel “Sammy” Jimenez, Angelita Jimenez and Frank “Frankie” Jimenez; his companion of 27 years, Carol M. Ciaccia and several brothers and sisters.

          A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, 309 Buffalo St., Fulton. The family will receive friends Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the church atrium prior to the mass. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. Contributions in memory of Serafin may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, General Service Office, Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163.