Marguerite (Kishmoian) Serio

February 17, 1945 - August 29, 2017

SERIO, Marguerite “Marge” (Kishmoian) Marguerite Kishmoian Serio, age 72, entered into eternal rest at Niagara Hospice on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, surrounded by her family. Marge was born on Feb. 17, 1945 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the daughter of Vahan and Filiane (Kupeyan) Kishmoian (both predeceased). She attended Niagara Falls High School and received her teaching degree at SUNY Brockport. She was the proudest alum, with her name etched on an Alumni brick at the school that she would travel to visit. She later received her Master’s Degree from the University of Buffalo. She taught for 35 years in the Niagara Wheatfield School District and touched countless students’ lives as both a classroom teacher and reading specialist. Marge was a vibrant, active member in her community and many associations. She was a devoted member of the Alpha Delta Kappa teaching sorority, the Armenian Relief Society, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Alter Guild & Vestry Committee and played the organ for many years at St. Hogop’s and St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Churches. Marge’s family was her life. She was the most kind and selfless woman and created connections with everyone she met. She loved life tremendously. Marge enjoyed eating out with her husband, Frank, cooking (Sunday sauce, Christmas cookies), shopping, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her granddaughters. She was the wife of Frank Serio for 47 years, beloved mother to Deanna (John) Morris, and Dana Serio; proud grandmother of Nadia, Celia and Lydia; sister to Rose (late Herman) Capp, brother Michael (Lillian) Kishmoian, the late Valentine (Harry) “Ishkhanian” Kasparian, and the late Joseph Kishmoian; aunt to numerous nieces and nephews; and dog mom to the late Midnight, the late Prince and Marley. Friends may join us Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Wattengel Funeral Home on Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda from 5-8 p.m. (with a prayer service of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church at 7 p.m.) Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls at 11 a.m., to conclude with a Requiem Prayer Service of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. *** As an alternative to flowers, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice or “Reading Is Fundamental” in Marge’s memory. http://www.wattengel.com/