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John Spillane Obituary

Lake Worth, Fla. Dr. John E. Spillane, passed away July 1, 2008, at age 77. He was a graduate of Abington High School of Abington, Mass., Boston College and Georgetown University. He honorably served as captain in the U.S. Army. Dr. Spillane had his own dental practice in Brockton, Mass., for 30 years, then retired in Lake Worth in 1988. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; daughter, Linda Manfra and son-in-law, Mark, of Boston; son, John and daughter-in-law, Lana, of Brookline, N.H.; grandson, Liam John Spillane; sister, Trudie Monte of Palm Desert, Calif. Private services will be held by the family at a later date. Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL 33461

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Published by The Enterprise on Jul. 6, 2008.

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The Zaks Family

July 25, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Linda, Linda and Mark, John, Lana and Liam.
We love you all dearly and will be there whenever you might need us.

Dan & Kathy

July 8, 2008

Linda, Linda & Jackie & family

We were so sad to hear about Jack's passing. I feel very fortunate to have worked for him for nine years. I not only was an employee but part of your extended family.

I will always remember how at the end of each day he would pat me on the back and say great job today Kath....thanks. That thank you really went a long way. Working with Dr. Spillane at that part time job in high school was a wonderful experience for me and led to a lifetime career in the dental hygiene field which I love.

I will never forget when I was out sick with mono and Dr. Spillane sent home a full paycheck for two months...he knew I had just purchased my first car and he didn't want me to worry about making my car payments. I still tell that story of his generousity (and chuckle a little too) because we also knew how "frugal" he could be too. He really did have a big heart.

I am so glad that he was a part of my life. Linda, I will be in touch soon.

With Love and our deepest sympathy.

Dick Condon

July 7, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the family of my life long friend Jack Spillane. I have know Jack from our days at the Northhampton Fair, Spillane's Gas Station, Manning's Diner, Dental Office. His father and my father were the best of friends.

I lost track of Jack and I retired to Hobe Sound, Fl, I never realized that Jack resided in Lake Worth.

Again, my family and myself, deepest sympathies to Jack's family.

Robert McCarthy

July 6, 2008

John was my dentist for many years and he always made the visit an adventure ,with his stories of visits to all the fairs in New England and recordings of the previous nights Celtic game. He was a special person and will be missed.

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