Lionel Rogers Serigne, Sr., son of the late Joseph Serigne, Sr. and Louise Morales Serigne, passed away on July 3, 2018 at the age of 81. He was the loving husband of Joan Martinez Serigne. Devoted father of John Serigne, William Serigne, and Lionel Serigne (Pamela). Grandfather of William Serigne, Jr. (Rachel), Hannah Serigne, John Hayden Serigne, Baylie Serigne and Brenna Serigne. Brother of Adam Serigne, Gloria Stephenson, Irene Melerine, Virginia Steele, O’Neil Serigne and the late Joseph Serigne, Jr. He also leaves behind many other relatives and dear friends. Lionel was born on Delacroix Island, and spent his life on the water. He was the owner of Serigne’s Marina and was never happier than when catching shrimp, or playing Craps at the casino. He was much loved, and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. A visitation will be held for Lionel on Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service in his honor, at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, 2805 Bayou Road, in St. Bernard. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com