Patrick E. Serio

September 2, 1959 - February 15, 2021

Patrick E. Serio, 61, of Hadley, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a hard-fought battle with Covid-19. He was born on September 2, 1959 in Northampton to the late Leborio “Lester” and Mary (Baldasaro) Serio. Pat was educated in Northampton schools and was a graduate of Northampton High School, class of 1977. After high school, he attended Emerson University where he received a BFA in Technical Theater. He met and fell in love with Sally at Stage West, and they were soon married on May 24, 1986 in Philadelphia, PA. Together they raised two children, and settled in Hadley, MA. It is there, that they owned and operated the iconic Pete’s Drive In. People from all over the valley and beyond would love to stop there to enjoy the classic American roadside dining. After the closing of the restaurant, he had opened his own business as a Videographer. Pat was completely self-taught with an enthusiasm to try new techniques to improve his craft. Pat had always had an artistic style capturing wonderful moments and would help people forge great memories. His clients included high school and college athletes and horse expos around the country. Always on the cutting edge of technology, Pat was also a drone enthusiast, creating beautiful videos of the Connecticut River, Hadley farms, and the splendor of the Pioneer Valley. He is survived by his loving wife, Sally (Schwam) Serio, of Hadley, his sons; Peter and his wife Rebekah of Philadelphia, PA, and Kevin and his wife Shelby of Longmont, CO, his sister, Maria D’Onofrio and her husband David of Boylston, sister-in-law, Sharon Valente of RI, also several nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brother Anthony Serio. A memorial service will be held at an undetermined future date. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME of Northampton has been entrusted with his services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 70 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481. https://donate.lls.org For more information, or to leave a message of personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com