John Joseph Serravezza

John Joseph Serravezza, 82, of Mount Holly VT, changed his address to Heaven on March 16th, 2025. He passed peacefully at home with his loving wife and son at his side.

He was born August 8th, 1942 in the Bronx, NYC, NY. The second of five children to Flora Carucci Serravezza and William Serravezza.

He attended high school at Mount Saint Michael Academy before Fordham University. In 1961 he was initiated into Company D, eighth regiment of the National Society of Pershing Rifles where he continued to be an avid member throughout university life attaining a Bachelor of Philosophy in 1964.

He hoped to make a career for himself in the US military, but due to an accident that cost him his right ear’s hearing, he was unable to join the officer corps.

Instead, he joined his father in the family business, Art-Lore Inc. He traveled the country as a salesman and the world in search of decorative art and accessories to sell to furniture showrooms and designers.

He later bought the business with his partner, Jay Citron. John was an accomplished artist and skilled craftsman who established Art-Lore as the premier source for high end framed art in the USA. He reintroduced bench-made hand finishes and oil canvas antiquing from previous centuries. When asked where and how he learned these proprietary techniques you’d often hear T.S. Elliot paraphrased “ Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” He was completely self taught.

John leaves behind his loving wife Carol, of 42 years, his beloved son Jeff and his wife Monika along with their two children, Evelyn and Luca of N. Salem NY, and his son Marc of Denver CO.

He is survived by 4 siblings: Joan Brainard of Johns Creek GA, Ann Clinchy of the Colony TX, Flora Serravezza of Atlanta GA, and William (Bill) Serravezza and his wife Elizabeth of Atlanta GA.

Mr. Serravezza is also survived by his niece Dr. Kimberly Serravezza of Decatur GA, Marissa Helm of McKinney TX and Stephanie Moseley of Atlanta GA and one nephew, K.C. Clinchy of Dallas TX

John was a gourmand of Italian cuisine. He could never decide whether Art-Lore customers came to his High Point NC showroom for his soul quenching framed art or for his famous lunches and dinners.

John was an avid dog lover who was met beyond that Bridge with loving kisses from Beau Geste, Duke, Kodiac, Tippy and Liberty Belle.

A celebration of life will be held later this Summer.

If you want to make donations in his memory, please consider East Wood Animal Clinic in Rutland VT c/o Dr. Bruce LeGallias or VNA Hospice in Rutland VT.