Herbert Neil Serenson

Herbert Neil Serenson, 83, died inFayetteville, Ark., May 24, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer's. Born Feb. 22, 1934, in the Bronx, N.Y., he resided in Hartsdale, N.Y., Oakton, Va., and Fayetteville, Ark. Herbert was a mathematician, computer scientist, with a BS in mathematics from CCNY, Magna Com Laudeand MS from NYU in mathematics and statistics. He retired as a Director of Operations after 30 years from IBM Yorktown Heights Research Center. His previous positions were in the aircraft industry in mathematical engineering which included missile design during the Korean War. Herbert was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He enjoyed gardening, tennis, birdwatching, nature and long walks, puzzles, and reading books. He enjoyed mentoring young people in many fields. Herbert was a loving father and grandfather who treasured his family. Survivors include, his daughters Diane Serenson-Ungar of Fayetteville, Ark., Linda Colet of Oakton, Va., sister Eve Aron of Fort Myers, Fla., grandkids Rachel and Maya Ungar, and Lance and Julia Colet, and extended family and friends. Proceeded in death, by his wife Dorothy Levitin Serenson, his mother Edith Gitelson Serenson, father Max Serenson, and brother Alfred Serenson. Services were held on Sunday May 28, 2017 at Schwartz Funeral Home, followed by burial at Mt. Hebron Jewish Cemetery in Queens, N.Y. We thank his personal care aides and the Fayetteville Health Care and Rehab Center for his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Alzheimer's association at Alz.org. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com.