Revere community mourns death of retired police officer who died in fire
A passerby called 911 to report the fire at a multi-family home on Washington Avenue just before 4:40 p.m., the State Fire Marshal's Office said previously. Firefighters got the 'fast moving' flames under control and pulled Serino from the house, but he was later declared dead at a hospital.
Revere community members describe Serino as 'an icon' in his community who was 'well-respected.' He became a city police officer in 1979 and spent 34 years working for the department before retiring in 2013, according to Revere police.
Serino served as a motorcycle officer in the police department's Traffic Unit for much of his career in law enforcement, according to Revere police. Interim Revere Police Chief Maria LaVita described him as 'quick-witted and always smiling' in a Wednesday press release.
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'Richie was a proud United States Marine and dedicated his career to serving and protecting the City of Revere, the community he loved so deeply,' the police department wrote in a Facebook post.
Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe said in a statement mourning Serino's death that the city's residents will miss driving by Serino's 'legendary' holiday decorations.
'Richie Serino was a community staple, who took pride in his home and his family. He comes from a lineage of Reverians with a rich history in public service, and we are grateful for his, and his family's, contributions to the betterment of our city,' Keefe said in the statement.
Among those Serino leaves behind are his wife, Trudy, and his son, John Serino, who is a Revere firefighter.
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'Richie wasn't just a proud Marine or a veteran Revere police officer, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to so many,' Revere State Rep. Jessica Giannino, D-16th Suffolk, said in a Facebook post.
Giannino described Serino as 'a community staple' whose family has been friends with hers for generations. She was honored to help celebrate his service to the Revere community at the Massachusetts State House just a few weeks ago, she said.
Serino 'dedicated his life to his country and his City' and 'worked to keep the streets safe for our residents,' Revere City Councilor-at-Large Bob Haas said in a statement to MassLive. Revere City Councilor-at-Large Michelle Kelley described him as 'a cherished public servant whose dedication touched countless lives' in her own statement.
'His genuine kindness, quiet dedication, and unwavering integrity touched everyone he encountered,' former Revere City Councilor-at-Large Steve Morabito said in a Facebook post.
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