loving wife of 54 years Joanne Serpa. Nick was a loving and dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle,
grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born and raised in Modesto and Keyes, California. This is
also where he stayed and worked and raised his family until he retired at the young age of 55. He was a
life-time member of the local 287 Teamsters Union. He worked for the Modesto Tallow Company for
20 years before he moved on to the Concrete Service Company in Milpitas, California. He worked for
them until his retirement.
After retiring in 1994, he moved his family to Stagecoach, Nevada, were he would proceed to
buy a large homestead. He built his homestead from the ground up building the Barn, small buildings,
fencing, horse corrals, and much more. Nick was also a lover of all things that go fast. In his life-time
he built many race cars for himself, his sons, and others. He also had a passion for horses and other
animals. Along with his wife and boys, they would raise and show many horses, and also helped their
boys in various 4H and rodeoing activities.
Surviving members include, wife - Joanne Serpa, Son- Gary Serpa, Daughter-in-law - Laurie
Serap, Son - Frank Serpa, Daughter-in-law - Corrine Serpa, Daughter- Nikki Serpa-Gonzales,
Sister-Mary Lacey, Sister-Rosie Perotti, Grandchildren-Lindsey Serpa, Austin Cavanaugh, Lynzee
Cavanaugh, Great-Grandson-Kai Noriega.
Viewing services will be held at Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, Friday December 9, 2022
10am-2pm.
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