Lawrence Mark Serra, Sr., 71, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away September 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 18, 1943 in Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Lawrence Serra and Edith Natalie Serra.

Lawrence served in the United States Army from September 1966 to his honorable discharge in March 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated and valued employee of United Airlines as a Ramp Supervisor for 38 years until his retirement in 2002. For the past 8 years he has been a Chef at the Good Earth Health Store in Leonardtown, MD providing many healthy, delicious foods.

On November 12, 1981, he married his beloved wife, Laura J. Serra in Fairfax, VA. Together they celebrated 33 wonderful years of marriage.

He enjoyed the great outdoors, which included walks through the woods, fishing, sun bathing and many trips to the beaches, especially the Outer Banks. He also enjoyed camping in Ocean City, Rehoboth and the Shenandoah. He was a fabulous cook and grew a beautiful organic garden. However, his greatest love was for his family and friends. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife, Lawrence is also survived by his children, Elizabeth Anne Rahm of Burke, VA, Tracey Lynn Crowell of Woodbridge, VA, Kimberly Elaine Richter of Mechanicsville, VA, and Lawrence Mark Serra, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA; his sister, Denise Yonkers of Monongahela, PA; 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and long-time friends, Michael Taylor and Cecil Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends for Lawrence's Memorial Service on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.