Elva Hatchell Spiaggi

Elva Hatchell Spiaggi

Elva Spiaggi Obituary

Published by Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service on Jan. 29, 2009.
SPIAGGI, Elva Hatchell, 89, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Spiaggi; daughter, Phyllis S. Kirkpatrick; and son, Phillip. Surviving are her daughters, Edith M. Rider and her husband, David, and Frances L. Spiaggi; sons, Joseph C. Spiaggi and his wife, Joyce, John E. Spiaggi and his fianc‚e, Tassie Turner, Laurence F. "Larry" Spiaggi and his wife, Sue E. Danielson; brother, James H. Hatchell; grandchildren, Gerald A. and Teri Prince and their children, Bethany and Justin; nine additional grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday, January 30, at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Interment will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Garden. Because of Elva's love and support of the sewing circle, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Sewing and Craft Group c/o Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, Va. 23702.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 11, 2018

Mary Reed Journee posted to the memorial.

January 30, 2009

Tom Garrett posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2009

Terri Hale posted to the memorial.

Mary Reed Journee

November 11, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. I did not know Mrs. Spiaggi had passed until today 11/11/2018

Tom Garrett

January 30, 2009

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Terri Hale

January 29, 2009

Larry and Sue -- I'm so sorry about your mom. I'm convinced, though, that she's with your dad and you'll see her again. Please know you're in my prayers.

Virginia Bozarth

January 29, 2009

Larry and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you on the loss of your mother. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Jim Hix

January 29, 2009

Dear Larry,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and Sue during this difficult time.
Jim, Carol, and Anthony Hix

Dennis and Jean Byers

January 29, 2009

Larry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. You will
be in our prayers.

January 29, 2009

Larry,
Linda and I will be with you in spirit Thursday and Friday.
Dick

The Staff of Morrissett Funeral Home

January 29, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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