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Spero Theofilatos Obituary
The paper reported that Spero Theofilatos, 50, was a passenger in a single engine plane that went down near Lake Mathews, south of Riverside, Calif.
Jupiter Christian head wrestling coach Robin Ruh said Monday night that Theofilatos was an assistant wrestling coach at the school. Ruh said that he did not wish to comment on Theofilatos' death.
"It's a tough time for everybody," he said.
The Riverside paper said that Timothy Richard Larson, 41, of Moreno, Valley, Calif., who was piloting the plane, also was killed. The plane took off from the Corona Municipal Airport at 1:30 p.m. for a local flight. When it did not return, a friend of the victims reported the plane missing, the newspaper reported.
Memories and Condolences
for Spero Theofilatos
101 Entries
Katerina An
February 29, 2024
Mr. Theofilatos my condolonces to your family, im praying for your soul to be at peace and in high skies with beautiful memories and being free and happy soul. I don't know you personally but we spoke once at phone i bought the apartment you got for sale at Chalandri Greece. I think it was a house with happy memories from you and i lived happy moments there too, now is time to sell it too and sth inside me feels like i should ask you first.. feels like it was always yours. I hope you consent to give it for sale. And i want you to know that i hold a holy ritual for your sould to salute this place. Thank you Mr. Spero May your soul rests in peace.
Sonia
August 6, 2020
My God, I didn’t know anything!
Thank you for everything and be my friend in 2002-3 in STN. I miss you sometimes my friend. Take care. For sure you are in heaven see you there one day. Rest in Pace ❤
Don Coy
June 5, 2020
Spero,
I cant believe weve been out of touch for so long. You cant even imagine my surprise in finding out you are gone.
Ill always remember you as the best flight instructor and employee I ever had. The times we spent flying or just hanging out together at North Florida or CJs are some of my favorite memories. I still share the blind touch and go training stories with my A&P classes.
Rest In Peace my friend. Someday well get a chance to reunite and relive the old days.
Jim Sanchez
February 2, 2015
Dear Spero, my friend, I was blessed to have spent time with you in the great sport of wrestling. We roomed together at the OTC and paled round that summer. We also spent time hanging out in Concordia, as well as, at the Olympic Sports Festival. You always had a smile on your face and were easy to get along with. Remember, the time we were chased by a huge raccoon in Colorado Springs. Boy we ran like hell. We also made out like bandits when trading the Russians in Concordia. I'm glad I touch based with you 2008/09. RIP my friend your buddy - Jim "Jimmy" Sanchez.
Ioannis Christakis
January 27, 2014
Dear spero
You are one of the best persons I met ever , thanks for be my friend
I miss you spero te
Joe Paolucci
June 8, 2011
Dear Spero: I met you many years ago through a mutual friend, Paul McCullough, when you guys were wrestling together. You were always a special person, memorable and unique, and so very talented. I found out about the accident while surfing the web. I know now that it was important that I knew. Rest in Peace my friend...Joe P.
Tommy Pedersen
December 29, 2010
I'm shocked to hear the news here on a layover in LAX today.
A nicer guy than Spero does not exist, you brought genuine happiness to people's hearts . We have had many a happy beer together in Goma, shared some tall tales and you always flying faster than my BAC 1-11 in your B-727 on the way to Kinshasa, Lubumbashi or Mbuji-Mayi.
Corona Airport & Z-Air was my home in 1988-90 before I met you in Zaire, and Lake Mathews was our training area. I can not believe what I have just heard and read.
My deepest condolences to Kyky and Nick.
Philip Bachers
December 15, 2010
Spero, the best friend a guy could have! Some of my best memories of wrestling are from working with you assisting at Charles Flanagan H.S. in FL. The kids sure had a great teacher in you, and I learned working alongside you with those characters. "Pummel-in!" you would urge them. There wasn't a wrestler on the team you wouldn't go with including 275 lb. Ruben Bulgin who placed at States, but of course, it was about how to help them improve their skills, and not about beating them-but you did!I recall riding motorcycles along A1A up to Delray Beach to go to Elwood's to listen to some blues. Two of my favorite things-the blues and riding motorcycles, and who better to do it with than Spero on his BMW R1200C? I recall using the flight simulator down on 36 St in Miami and how patiently you coached me to try my takeoff and landing, even though I wasn't a pilot,and then we had margaritas in a dark bar down the street, and talked about family, wrestling, and life. I remember sharing meals with Kyky and Nick in Pembroke Pines, and how you always had the newest BOSE system, the coolest bike (BMW) or car (the screaming-yellow Plymouth Prowler) and how you always thought of your friends and family. I have that silk wrestling tie you brought back for a few friends, and that along with many great memories I will have for the rest of my life. Kyky and Nick, I am proud to have had Spero as a good friend, as well as you, and I will always remember him for his committment to enduring friendships.
Red
December 14, 2010
Spero,you will be missed for sure ,such a great person.RIP my friend.Red in Dubai
Christine Saba
November 22, 2010
May your spirit of love continue to be known and felt by those you touched. Many blessings and prayers for your wife Kyky and son Nick
Christine Saba-Constantios
Sean Roberts
November 18, 2010
I wrestled with Spero at The State University of NY at Albany for two years back in 1981 and 1982. Of course, Spero was far more talented than I was but of all the people I wrestled with back then, I always thought of Spero and how kind he was to me and what a good friend he was. Always smiling. He worked with me so patiently at practice and then beat me up quite soundly when we wrestled live. I often wondered how he was nowadays and I am so happy to see that he had a wonderful life and I am so sorry that he has passed away. My condolences to all who loved him.
Cherrie Reeser
November 13, 2010
The years with the guys at North Fl Flight School in Jax Florida was too much fun! My prayers and thoughts and with your family at this time.
Mike Marre
November 13, 2010
I was very saddened to hear of Speros passing and send my condolences to his family. We wrestled together at Albany High for many years and always had to wrestle off for the spot. We had a great time and I have to admit he was the finest wrestler and person I had the chance to meet and compete against. My heartfelt prayers to his family. He will be missed.
November 12, 2010
November 12, 2010
Janina Clark
November 10, 2010
Spero,
I am so glad you stayed in LAS with me recently, after passing each other in the blue skies for almost a year... you were a great friend and I will never forget how we toasted Tim's 40th birthday last year while in DXB.
Life has a funny way of coming full circle. Goodbye my friend- I am sure we will meet again one day....
Love Janina
Tomm Voss
November 9, 2010
Dear Spero,
I can’t even express in words what it means to me having had you in my life. You are the best friend anyone could ever ask for. I am grateful that I got to spend the last days with you and saddened that they were the last, but just know that you live on forever in our hearts.
You wanted to come celebrate my 30th birthday with me, before I left to see my family in Europe. You have always been there for me as a friend and a great spirit, believing in me and being supportive in any way you could. If it wasn’t for you, my life and the life of many would not be where and how they are today, and for that we are eternally grateful. I chose to celebrate your life instead of mourning your passing, as I know you lived your life 100%. The last day I can tell you all, that Spero was very happy, like a little kid in a candy store, he got to do what he loved doing the most, flying! He wanted for my birthday to share this experience with me and had a big smile on his face.
That is one of those things about life; if you get to live it, you eventually have to give it up. I want to tell everybody this: Live in the moment of now, that is all you have. Live it honestly and with conviction; respect it and others, most importantly love yourself so you can share that love with others. I know Spero knew you loved him, so don't stop talking with him, he is still with you in spirit and as your guardian angel. Remember you haven’t lost anything, you have gained his life. We all become a part of who we are with in this lifetime, they affect us and they become part of us. We have stories and memories. He is still with all of us, in us.
Nick and Kyky I will always be there for you and the rest of the family, as Spero has been for me, you are family! Nick your dad is so proud of you and told me what a great man you are growing up to become and Kyky he loved you and always mentioned what great mom you are. Be strong, remember all the great memories and cherish them, that is what I will do. I love you as a brother Spero and always will.
There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go. Death ends a life, not a relationship. Earth has one angel less, and heaven one more.
Most people believe that we are humans here to have a spiritual experience. I believe we are spirits here having a human experience. We are spirits here passing through having a good a time, until it is time to graduate life and move on to the next.
Enjoy the life after, it is not the end it has only just begun, we will see each other again…
Love Always,
Tomm and the Voss family
Tomm Voss
November 9, 2010
Dear Spero,
I can’t even express in words what it means to me having had you in my life. You are the best friend anyone could ever ask for. I am grateful that I got to spend the last days with you and saddened that they were the last, but just know that you live on forever in our hearts.
You wanted to come celebrate my 30th birthday with me, before I left to see my family in Europe. You have always been there for me as a friend and a great spirit, believing in me and being supportive in any way you could. If it wasn’t for you, my life and the life of many would not be where and how they are today, and for that we are eternally grateful. I chose to celebrate your life instead of mourning your passing, as I know you lived your life 100%. The last day I can tell you all, that Spero was very happy, like a little kid in a candy store, he got to do what he loved doing the most, flying! He wanted for my birthday to share this experience with me and had a big smile on his face.
That is one of those things about life; if you get to live it, you eventually have to give it up. I want to tell everybody this: Live in the moment of now, that is all you have. Live it honestly and with conviction; respect it and others, most importantly love yourself so you can share that love with others. I know Spero knew you loved him, so don't stop talking with him, he is still with you in spirit and as your guardian angel. Remember you haven’t lost anything, you have gained his life. We all become a part of who we are with in this lifetime, they affect us and they become part of us. We have stories and memories. He is still with all of us, in us.
Nick and Kyky I will always be there for you and the rest of the family, as Spero has been for me, you are family! Nick your dad is so proud of you and told me what a great man you are growing up to become and Kyky he loved you and always mentioned what great mom you are. Be strong, remember all the great memories and cherish them, that is what I will do. I love you as a brother Spero and always will.
There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go. Death ends a life, not a relationship. Earth has one angel less, and heaven one more.
Most people believe that we are humans here to have a spiritual experience. I believe we are spirits here having a human experience. We are spirits here passing through having a good a time, until it is time to graduate life and move on to the next.
Enjoy the life after, it is not the end it has only just begun, we will see each other again…
Love Always,
Tomm and the Voss family.
Leyla Nedin
November 6, 2010
Dear Kyky & Nick,
I am so so so sorry for your loss. We are deeply saddened. Although we lost touch when we moved, You were like family to us when we lived in Jupiter. Jack enjoyed every moment with Spiro..... ...wether they went fishing, played pool, went to a bird show or just hung out. Spiro was larger than life but alway so kind and humble! I can not express my saddness Kyky! I know you have a wonderful close family and know they will be by your side.... but my prayers are with you. Lets keep in touch.
Doug & Peg McCall
November 6, 2010
Dear Kyky and Nick, our hearts and prayers go out to you. Words cannot express our sorrow at this news and at the pain you're going through. The Lord will hold you closely in His arms; He is always your Father and your Comfort. Spero will be sorely missed!
Much love from the McCall Family
Doug, Peg, Meg, Levi, Jordan & Anna Grace
Cherrie Reeser
November 6, 2010
Thank you for being the best instructor In Jax Fl. We all miss you! Cherrie Reeser. My love and prayers to your family!
STEVE,NANCY APPLEBAUM
November 4, 2010
Spero,my brother,Im sorry it took so long to write my feelings about the way Nancy and I feel about everyones loss.You were a great friend and compadre.We shared some great times...all of us,we couldnt wait for you to come home so we could come over for a margarita and kareoke party.Its amazing how fast everones life can change?We will always remember those great times..KYKY AND NICK are our family,and will always be in our hearts,I hope KYKY doesnt get tiried of us checking up on her.You always called me the BIRDMAN every time you saw me, so ill end by saying love you brother We will never forget you; BIRDMAN STEVEand NANCY APPLEBAUM P.S.WHEN FLYING OVER PERU PICK UP SOME PISCO SOUR FOR NANCY!
Spero T.
Ana
November 2, 2010
Spero T. - as some people call you.
A person with vibrant personality, kind heart, full of sense of humor...and not to forget-one who loves karaoke and margaritas.
I guess these are just a few of the wonderful things and qualities that most of us will remember about you.
You are so full of life; there was never a dull moment with you!
So many happy memories to remember you by and that is why 'letting go' could take forever.
But like you always tell me, life is too short, and that we should live by the day.
I know, you have definitely lived your life to the fullest.
And I pray to our Lord Almighty and Mother Mary that your soul be in their care.
You have been my best friend, my very best friend...
So long Spero T., I will forever miss you...
Dante C
November 1, 2010
Nick,
I can never imagine losing a father. Your dad was so cool and a very nice person. he will be with you in your heart forever. I'm here for ya whenever you need me.
Peter Mata'afa-Hansen
November 1, 2010
Spero,
Dude you are memorable. And the memories I have of you are good. The next time I work out in Dubai or walk the hills around Morbach I will think of you. Rest in peace my brother. You were taken too soon.
Tofa Soifua
Pete
Gwen Applebaum
November 1, 2010
Spero, I thought of you like an uncle who meant a lot to me and my parents. No one lived life to the fullest more than you. You've made me realize that life is way too short to live with regrets and put things off till tomorrow. Please watch over all of us because everyone who has been lucky enough to know you, loves you more than words could ever describe. Thank you for coming into our lives. My parents and I will continue to be there for Kyky and Nick for always. May you rest in peace.
Eleni Abatielou
November 1, 2010
Spero was always part of the lovely summer days spent at Kefallonia. I will always remember him. My love and prayers to the family.
Eleni and family
Mina Theofilatou
November 1, 2010
Spero... I am sitting here reading your guestbook, with tears running down my eyes... we are all so proud to have been your cousins. In the seventies, in Astoria, when you would come down from Albany to see us, it was the best "treat" we could have. You were the definition of fun, and we would do all those crazy things together, with the approval (or ignorance!) of our parents. When we moved to Kefalonia, you would always make a point of spending as much time as you could with us. At Lefteri's drinking and doing karaoke... you would always do anything you could to get Maki in a good mood... you were there in 1999 after my accident... you were there in 2005 when we almost lost Doris... you were by our side even from a distance 3 months ago after we lost Maki... you did EVERYTHING you could to help Doris when we were in Jupiter this summer... and yes, the margaritas and karaoke are a trademark for anyone who spent time with you in Jupiter:) You have influenced so many people in your life. I liked the comment a friend of yours posted: God must have needed an Angel to teach his angels to fly. It makes me feel better that you were needed in heaven, so that we will endure missing you on earth... Kyky and Nicholas will always be in good hands, we will all make sure of that... R.I.P. sugar-free, Spero T.
the eternal grin....
Tommy Theofilatos
November 1, 2010
I close my eyes, and see you smiling. That familiar smile. Let's go there, anywhere...on rollerblades. Cool electronic device. Let's buy two, one for you and one for me. Hey, drive around on my new lawnmower...it's the Harley of horticulture. Now let's have a margarita and sing Elvis tunes. Tired? Ha! Let's lift weights and go jogging. Let's go to the Keys...they serve good pie down there. I figure we can make it in 5 hours on jetskis. What? You're not tired.
Hey Roy mou! Pali mazi eimaste. Vagel? Let's go...we're going to find Apollo.
Susan Wiener
October 31, 2010
Silvia, Harvey, Jeremy and Maya
Kyky and Nick
I cannot tell you how bad we felt when we heard the news. I'm very happy to see that the guy I met 30 years ago turned into a wonderful husband and father. He was a really nice guy and will be missed by all! I hope and pray that time heals your sadness & sorrow. I know that Spero will be forever in our hearts and in our memories!
Hugs,
Susan (Alan, Michael & Scott too)
Marousa Likoudi FAMILY
October 31, 2010
BELOVED SPERO, we will not miss you because you will always be in our hearts....KALO TAKSIDI....
Charles & Phil Rodman
October 31, 2010
Dear Family of Spero,
We have very fond memories of Spero and became acquainted with him when we worked out together at the NYAC during the 1980's. He was one of those rare individuals who was able to be intensely competitive and genuinely friendly. Spero had that rare ability to make friends with everybody. All who knew him are deeply saddened by his untimely passing. We hope that the wonderful memories you have of Spero will sustain you during this time of great grief.
Fondly,
Charles & Phil Rodman
Chris Doherty
October 30, 2010
spero you will be missed by all. i will always remember the memories i have of us together. we all love you Bro
Greg Friesen
October 30, 2010
Spero was a good friend to me, and to everyone he met. Cheerful, patient and kind. When I got to spend time with Spero I could be sure it was going to be a great day, a great trip. I didn't know that Karaoke and Margaritas were his trademark, but that is what we did the first day I met him.
Dear family and loved ones, may God keep you and bring you the peace and comfort that only He can bring.
Larry Weathers
October 30, 2010
Spero was a fine individual and I am proud to have called a friend. Spero was my simulator instructor at Eastern Air Lines and he was always patient and an absolute saint of a gentleman. So long Buddy, Godspeed, Larry
Larry Weathers
October 30, 2010
Spero was a fine Man and a great Pilot. Spero was my simulator Instructor at Eastern Air Lines. He was always patient and a saint of a gentleman. To Spero's Family, I pray that our Heavenly Father wraps His love and grace around you during a time of such great loss. Godspeed, Buddy, Larry
JERRY JENSEN
October 30, 2010
SPERO,FROM HEAVENS'GATE TODAY WE SENSE YOUR SPIRIT, AND KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN TO SEE THE GREAT THRONG OF THOSE WHO LOVED YOU AND WHO APPRECIATED WHAT YOU DID.MY HEART IS SADDENED AS I LOOK AT YOUR HANDSOME PICTURE.MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES AND ESPECIALLY YOUR FAMILY IN THE DAYS AHEAD.AND MAY THIS SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCIDENT HELP PREPARE US ALL TO BE READY TO MEET JESUS AT ANY MOMENT. EX-COLLEGE WRESTLING COACH PORTLAND,ORE. JERRY JENSEN
ELEANOR MC COY
October 29, 2010
DEAR KIKI AND NICK; I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR HUSBAND AND DAD...I CAN ONLY THINK OF THE MANY TIMES HE CAME TO VISIT AT JACK'S AND MAUREEN'S AND HE WOULD CALL ME "NANA" JUST LIKE JACK AND THE CHILDREN DID...IT SEEMS ONLY YESTERDAY THAT YOU CAME TO PICK UP THE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND WE ALL MET IN THE GARAGE...MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH...SINCERELY, NANA MC COY
October 29, 2010
Our thoughs and prayers to your family.
Tim and Karen Vanni
Leah Norrie
October 29, 2010
Even in a short period of time that we've known each other, I will never forget our karaoke nights and you singing your favorite song American Pie. I am sad that I won't be hearing you singing it again. May your soul rest in peace my friend. Surely, you will be missed...
Kyky Mangasa
October 29, 2010
Good bye Spero, I'm very proud to have been your wife, you have been a great father for Nick. Thank you. We'll never forget you and stop loving you.
Jimmy Hawthorn
October 29, 2010
Aiways sad to hear of a fellow wrestler lose is life so young. I know he must have been a great guy from reading the messages. Rest in peace friend from a fellow wrestler from the UK.
dan chandler
October 29, 2010
Spiro- You have left us way too soon. Thanks again for opening your home and your heart to the U.S. team in Athens. I will never forget you. Rest in Peace.
dc
Ric Wheatley
October 29, 2010
Spero "my brutha" (as you so often greated me when we ran into each other), your and Tim's star burnt out way to quickly. We are very saddened but are richer for sharing a flicker of time with you on this thin raft.
At the end of the movie, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, George Bailey reads an inscription written by his guardian Angel Clarence's in a copy of "Tom Sawyer that says: "Dear George, remember no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings."
Thanks for your friendship Spero. You and your family as well as Tim and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wheats
October 29, 2010
I rember Spero from my days in the early 80's wrestling Greco. Always upbeat and smiling! I am very sorry to hear of his passing and I hope the memories of all of those who were close to him will help sustain them through this time. I will add my thoughts and prayers to those close to him.
October 29, 2010
Spero,
I have memories of you back at Albany High School, where we both wrestled. I remember the conversations we had when you had established yourself as an All American in wrestling and were competing in Iran at the time. That was many years ago, yet I still remember vividly that time in our life. I am greatly saddened by your passing. Spero, you are thought of and missed.
Peter Socaris Delmar, New York
October 29, 2010
Condolences to the family. May God be with you to strengthen and comfort you during the days ahead (2 Cor. 1:3,4).
Katrien Jaffe
October 29, 2010
I will deeply miss the" tikanis Katerina?" The wonderful friend and neighbour you were. My boys would not be who they are if you, Kyky and Nick had not moved in next door.A stone's throw away from me ,always there to help and always with a smile!
Your love for life was evident in all you did.I will miss the get togethers with food,margaritas and kareoke t'il late into the night.
You will forever be in my thoughts. Merci pour ton amitie.
Je suis la pour Kyky et Nick .
Mike Poskanzer
October 29, 2010
My sincere condolences. I wrestled one year at Albany High and thought of Spero everytime I talked of Albany High and wrestling afterwards. He is wrestling to me.
Alec McCain
October 29, 2010
Spero was a great athlete, pilot, simulator instructor, friend, and a loving father. Just last week we went to the gym together in New York. It is hard to believe that you are gone...My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Terry Zuckerman
October 28, 2010
Dear Kyky,Nick and Sylvia: Words cannot express the profound sense of loss for our dear friend Spero. His devilish smile and sincere affection toward everyone was a gift to all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Spero.... we already desperately miss you as our lives were so enhanced by our friendship.
Kyky and Nick... we will alway be there for you
May God bless and keep you both
Love
Terry & Les Zuckerman...and all the birds
Frederick Durr
October 28, 2010
What can you say about a person who you barely knew but when you saw him he gave you a big hug and warm words. He must have been a great father and husband. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Jon Hausman
October 28, 2010
An odd memory of Spero I've always had is that back in School 19 or Hackett Jr. High School we were paired together in the "Presidents Fitness Test". This was well before he was a fitness buff. We decided that since each of us counted for the other, maybe we should just make up the numbers for each other and skip the whole test.
Although we wound up doing it anyway, and barely passing.
Curt Morris
October 28, 2010
Spero, the world was a better place with you in it. You will be missed.
Curt
Ellen Clark
October 28, 2010
I knew Spero in high school and ran into him several times years ago in Florida. What a great guy. So funny and so full of life. He was taken way too soon.
JJ
October 28, 2010
My prayers and love to Spero family. Nick your father was a great friend in my life. May God keep you and your mother in his hands always.
George Seymour
October 28, 2010
I was a wrestling coach for Watervliet HS in the Albany area and I remember Spiro as a great wrestler. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
matt ciampa
October 28, 2010
great guy, he taught my friend and i how to hit a sag body throw at the nyac one night when i was in high school. he was drilling it and we just asked him if he could show us how to do it. he was great teaching us. we took up most of his training session to learn it but he kept making us do it until we got it right. to this day it's my favorite move from my feet. it was a great experience for a young greco kid to learn from a guy who was placing at vegas year after year.
Mike Knecht
October 28, 2010
Kyky, Nick and Family,
We love that man.
We will always love Spero.
We are blessed to have known him.
A true giant.
I haven’t been able to get his big smile out of my head.
Which is not a bad thing.
When the room gets dark, grab a happy thought.
There are so many.
Think of Spero at 3 in the morning feeding a baby bird with an eye dropper.
Looking down at this helpless bird with a big smile on his face.
Always with a smile ... which was infectious.
Spero loves you Kyky and will always love you.
He lives on in Nick.
Spero is with us today.
He will be with us until the end of our days.
Close your eyes, can you see that smile?
Robin Franze
October 28, 2010
Spero was always an inspiration to me.. a younger wrestler back at Suny Albany.He was there for me many times early in my career as a wrestler.Like many of his fellow team mates from the mat, he was always someone you wanted to sit next to for dinner...he was truly a blessing.
MARK GILLEN
October 28, 2010
I HAVENT SEEN SPERO IN YEARS . WE WERE ON THE ATWA TEAM TOGETHER. ALSO THE SAME WEIGHT CLASS. HE ALWAYS TOOK TIME TO TEACH ME MOVES EVEN THOUGH WE WERE COMPETING FOR THE SAME SPOT ON THE OLYMPIC TEAM. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND RESPECT HIM. GOD BLESS.
Michele Rooney
October 27, 2010
Dear Silvia and Family,
Another classmate gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless you and your family.
October 27, 2010
Sylvia-
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Takes Pappis
Albany,N.Y.
leo mays
October 27, 2010
I worked at the same company as Spero. I was in awe of this man! So kind, helpful, and giving. He is a man that all who knew him will forever remember!!
October 27, 2010
I had the misfortune of competing against Spero in the 80's. Sad to hear of his passing. I'll keep him in my thoughts in the weeks to come.
Mike Morone
Stefan Koutsakis
October 27, 2010
Sylvia,
I was stunned when I read of Spiro's accident. It has been many years since I last saw Spiro and you, however memories from our youth are always there. My condolences to you and your family.
Ed Giese
October 27, 2010
I like many other were drawn to Spero's radiant personality and know he will be missed terribly by everyone he touched. We first met in the 80's on a Greco trip to Cuba and we only saw each other occasionally since, but when we did he made me feel like I was the best friend he hadn't seen in ages. My condolences go out to Spero's family and all of his friends in and out of the wrestling world.
Wade Genova
October 27, 2010
I will always remember the great times we had together as ATWA / NYAC teammates. Spiro was a fun guy. I will miss him. All who got to know him will miss him.
Scott Bendett
October 27, 2010
Spero graduated before I got to SUNY but he was extremely helpful to a young freshman and helped me very much. Awesome guy. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Frank Forbes
October 27, 2010
I've worked with Spero since 2005 when he was my instructor on the 747-400 at Atlas Air. He was truly a great, great guy. Spero will be missed by all who knew him. His humor and his modesty belied his thorough knowledge of his subject. What a terrible loss to aviation, to his friends, and to the world. We will miss you Spero..
Art Carton
October 27, 2010
Kyky and Nick Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We will all miss Spero's smiling face. Remember we are here for you if you need anything.
Harry & Dylan Posporelis
October 27, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
October 27, 2010
I have many memories of Spero from my early wrestling days and will miss him as many do. Some of the memories include: coaching him at Albany State, being a teammate in national and international competition, getting the last 5 Lbs. off him in the D III's so he'd be an All American, picking up a warm dead deer off I88 in an Albany State van and bringing it to his house... and many more. Spero will be missed by many. My prayers go out to his famly. Mike Paquette
Christine Theofilatos
October 27, 2010
Oh Spero, we will miss you and your smile and happy thoughts. Thank you for being a wonderful nephew and part of my life. I send my deepest condolences to Kyky and Nickolas and Silvia. Love Aunt Christine
October 27, 2010
A great Friend and teammate. He will be missed. A life cut to short. Frank Famiano
Phil Lanzatella
October 27, 2010
One of the fondest memories I have is of myself and Spero going to Greece to see his relatives. We took a train from Sofia to Athens and a ferry on to Kefalonia. (A Greek island) We had a great ten days and became good friends. Spero was a great guy. ||We lost touch over the years but I still have great photos. My condolences to his wife and son. Phil Lanzatella
LEON DIDIER
October 27, 2010
... Si ils existaient des mots pour adoucir votre peine nous vous les dirions,de tout coeur,du fond du coeur avec vous...Bien a vous beaucoup de courage
Cousin Jim
October 27, 2010
I was proud of the little boy I saw evolve into one of God's truly beautiful people. Simply, he was a man for all mankind. I was equally as proud to call him my cousin, but even more proud to call him my friend. And now, I'm so thankful I got to tell him not only that, but also how much I loved him.
To Kyky, Nicholas and Silvia, I will be here for you till my last breath is taken.
My deepest condolences on your loss, and to everyone who was touched by Spero's beautiful soul.
Serge De Boeck
October 27, 2010
Spero, C'est avec grande tristesse que j'apprends cette nouvelle!
Tu resteras bien marque dans nos memoires.
Je te remercie, encore, pour cette lecon de plongee qui m'a donne gout a ce sport, a Fort Lauderdale ,lors de ma visite en Floride.
Tes amis pilotes de Kin te souhaite bon vol l'Ami.
A Kyky et Nick je vous presente toutes mes sinceres condoleances et vous souhaite beaucoup de courage dans cette difficile epreuve.
Daniel(fofo) De Oliveira
October 27, 2010
My friend Spero, You will be sincerely missed. Our thought are with Kyky, Nick & your family. RIP
Juliana Borges
October 27, 2010
Kyky,
I`m very sad to hear of your family loss.Hope God give you and Nick confort and strenght.I will be praying.
God bless.
October 27, 2010
Our prayers are with you all. Spero was such a good friend to our son-in-law, Joseph Andraos. Spero stood up for Joseph at his wedding. May God comfort you. Steve and Dian Cole
Adeline Gray
October 27, 2010
Sorry for your loss.
Cindy Katz
October 26, 2010
Dear Kyky and Nick,
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Spero's passing.You are both in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Anthony Rivera
October 26, 2010
Spero, though I never met you I always heard great things about you and admired what you have done for the sport of wrestling. Heaven holds the faithful departed.
Suzette Cook
October 26, 2010
KyKy and Nick,
My deepest sympathy on your tremendous loss. Spero was such a nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Andrew, Daniela King
October 26, 2010
Dearest Kyky & Nick,
We will always be here for you both for anything you need.
God must have needed an Angel to teach his angels how to fly. Spero, you will be missed and thought of always. I thank you for my start in aviation and you will be missed, Rest In Peace buddy, Love Andrew, Daniela & Alexa
Leslie Downs
October 26, 2010
Much love to you Kyky and Nick. Spero was one of a kind and we will all miss him very much.
October 26, 2010
Sylvia,
I was shocked to hear about the tragic loss of Spyro. I haven't spoken to him in years but I'll never forget my first wrestling coach.
Zoi se sas.
Nick Kondoprias
October 26, 2010
To Silvia and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wagdy Shenoda -Dept of Fiance
October 26, 2010
Spero, You meant a lot to my brother and his family. You were such a good friend to Steve and he will miss you terribly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Theofilatos family.
Lori and Tom Karras
Bala Subramani
October 26, 2010
Silvia & family,
Deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. May God give you and your family strength and peace.
October 26, 2010
To Silvia and Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your twin. I pray that the love and support of your family friends help you throughout this painful time of your life.
Joyce Soso - Dept. of Finance
October 26, 2010
Spero, You will be sincerely missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with Kyky, Nick & your family. RIP
Vanessa Smith
October 26, 2010
Silvia and Family:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother. I wish you strength and love in your time of sorrow.
Bruce Vapnitsky
October 26, 2010
Silvia & Family:
Our condolences on the passing of your brother Spero. When one celebrates life and has a passion for flying as he then to do what you loved is a gift. We did not know Spero however as your twin Silvia we did: Caring, loving, passionate and a spiritual belief. Please take care of yourself and your family.
Love & Peace
Bruce & Marta Vapnitsky
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