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Alfred Serafin, 92, of Chicopee, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at home. He was a machinist at the former Foster Machine Co. and also worked for Globe Rubber Co. Alfred was born on July 5, 1924 in Chicopee and was the son of the late Joseph J. and Anna (Pinkos) Serafin. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church and a World War II Navy Veteran. Alfred was an avid golfer and a league member of the East Mountain Country Club with his brother, Ed. He loved woodworking and was a member of the Monson Woodwackers . He is predeceased by his wife, Julia (Fila) Serafin, a brother, Edwin and a sister, Stasia Kos. Alfred is survived by his son, Eugene Serafin and his wife, Patricia, his daughter, Paula Dewberry and her husband, Rex and two grandchildren, Nicole and Aaron. A funeral home service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St. in Chicopee Falls. Family and friends may gather at 9 am for a service at 10 am. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are on Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.