WELLSVILLE - On December 1, 2016, at age 67 years, Art peacefully went to be with the Lord following his battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Lillian (Pendleton) Serra and his Aunt Eleanor "Punch" Thomas. He is survived by his children, Douglas (Elyse) Serra of NC, Jennifer Serra (Rich Brice) of Avon, Nicholas Serra of CO, and Melanie (Jason) Cartwright of FL; grandchildren, Ethan, Kaley, Max, Lillianna, Devon, Christopher, Richie, David, Serenity, A'lyana, Jason Luke, and Isabella. He is also survived by his sister, Camille Peterson of Buffalo; his brother Mark (Louanne) Serra of Andover; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; as well as many other loving family and friends.Art was born on January 14, 1949, in Belmont, NY, to parents John and Lillian Serra. He graduated from Belmont High School and lived in Wellsville for many years. Art worked at Alstom as a machinist/welder, where he was known for his sense of humor and character. He had a loving heart and was always trying to give back to the community. He was a softball coach, a great listener, a hard worker, and a loving father and grandfather, even to those he was not related to. Friends and family may call on Saturday, December 10, from 1-4 p.m. at the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, 296 N. Main St., Wellsville, NY, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held following calling hours at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Art's memory to The Salvation Army of Wellsville, 25 E. Pearl St., Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements are entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia and the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home Inc., Wellsville. To send a condolence, please visit   www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.