Serin Houlberg, 43 of Greensboro, NC passed away from an illness on Friday May 26, 2023 (the day of his 16th marriage anniversary). He graduated from Granby High School in Massachusetts in 1997 where he played baseball and soccer. He also played baseball for the American Legion. From there he attended Norwich University, where he continued playing on their baseball team, until he enlisted in the Army in 2001. He served three years in the Army in part as a tank gunner, achieving the rank of Specialist. After his honorable discharge, he earned an Associate’s degree in Applied Science (Electrical Systems).
He was a Member of the Thunder Run convoy in the Battle of Baghdad in April 2003 during the invasion of Iraq. He received the Army Commendation Medal with Combat Valor, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, Expert Badge (Pistol), and Sharpshooter Badge (Grenade).
He was predeceased by his mother Deborah Houlberg and older sister Christina Shugart. He leaves behind his wife Chrissy Houlberg of 16 years and their two children Caroline and Brandon, whom he adored. And his father Edward Houlberg of Granby, MA and siblings, Vince Houlberg, Erika Guyer, Elena Bliss & Deanna Clifton, along with their spouses Lisa, Dennis, Brian and Jacob, 12 nieces and nephews, and 6 grand nieces and nephews. Also, his in-laws, Karen and Danny Chapman, Richard Keough, and Kevin and Kasie Keough.
Visitation hours are 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday night June 7, 2023 at Advantage Funeral Home located at 1900 Vanstory Street Greensboro NC. A military burial will take place on Thursday June 8 at Salisbury National Cemetery 202 Government Road, Salisbury, NC at 11:00 am. The Funeral Home will be open at 9:00 am on Thursday to pay last respects and the funeral procession will start from there by 10:00 am.
On Wednesday June 7 at 10:00 am (the morning before the wake), a Mass will be said for Serin at
Our Lady of Grace church located at 2203 West Market Street Greensboro.
Plans are being made for a GoFundMe account for Christine and her two children.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageGreensboro.com for the Houlberg family.
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