Nerino "Ned" V. Serafini , 82, died Sunday, October 26, 2008 at his residence. Born in St. Croce, Provence of Trento, Italy, he immigrated to the United States 81 years ago. A former resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Lamington before moving to Bridgewater in 1946. Mr. Serafini served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class. Ned worked in the Postal Supplies Department of the General Services Administration Depots in both Staten Island and then Belle Mead for 30 years until retiring in 1976. He was a life member and former chief of the Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Company and a member of the American Legion, Gerald Abrigo Post #327 of Bridgewater. Ned was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Josephine Cornella Serafini, and his sister, Angelina Neal. Surviving are his loving brother, Aldon Sayre and wife, Edith of Branchville and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 8th, at the Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Department, Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the Serafini family, please sign the online guestbook. Click "Sign Guestbook" below.