SOUTH WILMINGTON, Ill. — Mr. Anthony J. "A.J." Serena, 28, of South Wilmington, Ill., passed away suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Goodfarm Township, Ill., due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Born June 20, 1984 in Joliet, Ill., Anthony was the son of Anthony "Slabs" and Diane (Alderson) Serena  of South Wilmington. He was a graduate of Gardner-South Wilmington High School with the class of 2002.

Serena was a member of the Laborer’s Union, Local #75 and was employed at D Construction in Coal City.