, age 85, passed away April 23, 2015 at Saint Rose Dominican Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a lifelong resident of Ely, Nevada.
Serafina was born on June 1, 1929 in Bitritto, Italy. She was the daughter of Crescenzio and Domenica Piepoli.
She was a widow of Michele Laforges and Thomas McConnell.
She is survived by her family in Torino, Italy, her daughter Caterina Laforges Birch and son-in-law Manuel J. Birch of Scottsdale, Arizona; her sons Antonio Laforges of Reno, Nevada and Crescenzo Laforges of Las Vegas, Nevada. She has four grandchildren: Tiffany Birch Thompson, Braden Birch, Amber Laforges and Kristen Laforges. She has three great-grand children: Raace Birch Thompson, Caleb Birch and Trevan Birch.
Services are scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Rosary will be held at Mountain Vista Chapel on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Memorials may be sent to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 900 E. 11th Street, Ely, Nevada 89301.
Burial will be in the Ely Cemetery.
God Bless our loving Mother and Nonna.
May Sara rest in peace. I loved this lady of the kitchen at WBR Hospital!!
Dear Catherine
So sorry about your dear mother. I remember her so well.
Janet
My love to Tony and his family. God bless your Mom. Special memories I have of her.
So sorry for you loss. She was a great lady and full of life.
Tony, Chris and Catherine my thoughts are with you today.
My condolences to the family and friends. Especially to you
Tony, Chris and Catherine. Blessings to all. My thoughts
and prayers are with you.
My sincerest condolences and prayers to Catherine, Tony, and Chris and your families in the loss if your Mom…she was a great lady, and a fun person to be with. You always knew where you stood with Sera…and I had the utmost respect for her. Mat God bless each of you with peace and strength during this difficult time, and may the loving, fun, and fond memories help you today, and forever. Hugggss
To all the Laforges family, and especially Catherine (we are the same age and grew up together.) I am so sorry for your loss. Catherine lived on Mill St. and I lived the next st over (Canyon) I was ofter that we would stop at Catherines house on our way home since my home was further away. I was always made to feel welcome.
God be with you in your loss.