Barrie W. Sera, 82, of 38 Lorana Avenue, Bradford, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Bradford Manor.
Born December 24, 1942, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John H. and Constance Elizabeth (Woodard) Sera.
He was a 1962 graduate of Bradford High School. He later attended Bryant and Stratton Business School and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
On January 22, 1966, he married Barbara A. (Allen) Sera, who preceded him in death on March 3, 2019.
Barrie was formerly employed at Dresser Manufacturing for 20 years, he later worked as an Insurance Agent for Prudential Life Insurance, he was a partner at Legend's Restaurant. He partnered with his son and built custom lawn furniture at Quality Wood Designs. He began working at Top Line as a Cost Estimator and he retired after 20 years. In 2021, he co-founded Sera Enterprises LLC, launching The Good Place Food Trailer and later opening Fox’s Pizza Den of Bradford.
He enjoyed watching football and camping when his children were younger.
Surviving is one daughter, Molly (Charles) Isaman, two sons, Brady Sera, and Brent (Cheri) Sera, all of Bradford, 10 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Barrie was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barb of 53 years, one son, Brian Sera, and two brothers, John Sera and David Sera.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday September 9, 2025, from 11 am to 1:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, at which time funeral services will be held with Rev. John Kearns Pastor of the Emanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the YWCA, United Way, or the Elf Fund.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com