Obituary for Arthur John Serafinski
Arthur “Art” John Serafinski, age 61, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020.
Art was born on August 20, 1958 to parents George and Loretta Serafinski and raised in St. Clair Shores, Michigan with his older siblings, Donna and Michael. After graduating from high school, Art began his undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University and earned a bachelors degree in Parks & Recreation. He continued his education at CMU and completed his masters degree, also in Parks & Recreation. Following college, he took positions as the Park & Recreation Director of Centerline, Saline, and Monroe, Michigan. Eventually, he accepted a position for the Ypsilanti Township Parks & Rec department and he remained there as Director for 25 years. Art loved his role as Director as he enjoyed being surrounded by people and engaging in the community. During the past few years Art worked for the United States Postal Service.
In 1984, Art married Catherine Youngblood at St. Clair of Montefalco Church in Grosse Pointe Park. Together they raised their daughters, Kristen and Rachel, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Art was very active and enjoyed being outdoors. He especially enjoyed softball and was a member of the Michigan Amateur Softball Association. Throughout the years, he played for various teams and was often an umpire for teams in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and several tournaments around the state. In January 2020 he was inducted into the USA Softball of Michigan Hall of Fame.
Art is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Cathy Serafinski; his daughters, Kristen and Rachel Serafinski; and his siblings, Donna Dye and Michael Serafinski.
He was predeceased by his parents, George and Loretta Serafinski.
A memorial service will take place in the summer to celebrate Arts life.
Art was born on August 20, 1958 to parents George and Loretta Serafinski and raised in St. Clair Shores, Michigan with his older siblings, Donna and Michael. After graduating from high school, Art began his undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University and earned a bachelors degree in Parks & Recreation. He continued his education at CMU and completed his masters degree, also in Parks & Recreation. Following college, he took positions as the Park & Recreation Director of Centerline, Saline, and Monroe, Michigan. Eventually, he accepted a position for the Ypsilanti Township Parks & Rec department and he remained there as Director for 25 years. Art loved his role as Director as he enjoyed being surrounded by people and engaging in the community. During the past few years Art worked for the United States Postal Service.
In 1984, Art married Catherine Youngblood at St. Clair of Montefalco Church in Grosse Pointe Park. Together they raised their daughters, Kristen and Rachel, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Art was very active and enjoyed being outdoors. He especially enjoyed softball and was a member of the Michigan Amateur Softball Association. Throughout the years, he played for various teams and was often an umpire for teams in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and several tournaments around the state. In January 2020 he was inducted into the USA Softball of Michigan Hall of Fame.
Art is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Cathy Serafinski; his daughters, Kristen and Rachel Serafinski; and his siblings, Donna Dye and Michael Serafinski.
He was predeceased by his parents, George and Loretta Serafinski.
A memorial service will take place in the summer to celebrate Arts life.