Chesterton resident Kenneth Gerard Serafin passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home. He was 49.

Born on August 26, 1961 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Roy Serafin and Maureen (Dixon) Serafin, who survives in Chesterton.

Also surviving are brothers David Serafin of Indianapolis and Brian Serafin (wife Beth) of Valparaiso; sister-in-law Sherri Serafin; and nieces and nephews Amy Joy Winkoff, Alyssa Serafin, D.J. Serafin, Aileen Serafin, Thomas Serafin, Roy Serafin and Heather Serafin.

Ken was the manager at the T.A. Travel Center for 15 years and was a 1979 Chesterton High School graduate. He loved spending time with his family, watching classic movies and especially westerns, listening to music and playing darts.

A memorial mass will be on Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 638 N. Calumet, Chesterton with Father James Meade officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to Ken’s family in his memory. Arrangements are under the direction of White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S. Second St., Chesterton. For additional information, call White-Love Funeral Home at 926-1309.

Posted 9/2/2010