Al Serafini, 63, of Portersville, formerly of Beechview and Baldwin, died unexpectedly Sunday.

He was the beloved husband of Carmen; dear father of J.P. Serafini; stepfather of Katalina (Chris) Georgetson and Anthony (Christie) Herman II; loving grandfather of Gabrielle and Jack Georgetson and Anthony Herman III; and brother of Ronald, Adele (Cornelius) Conley, Lolita (Chester) Cznarey and Louis (Betty) Serafini. Many nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Al currently was employed at the Blind Association of Butler, and he was a flight instructor at the Zelienople Airport. He retired from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Washington Observer as a production manager.

<B>SERAFINI</B> — Family and friends of Al Serafini, who died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, are welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the <B>WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE</B>, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Township. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the S.S. Simon and Jude Church.If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Blind Association of Butler, 322 Cedar St., Butler, PA 16001.Information also is available at www.slaterfuneral.com.