Eleanor Geraldine Spadafore

Eleanor Geraldine Spadafore Eleanor Geraldine Spadafore died May 25th, 2010 at age 77. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, entered the comforting arms of her creator on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010. Eleanor was born in Sant' Ippolito, Italy to her loving parents Joseph and Mary (Spagnuolo) Filice and immigrated to this country in 1938. She lived in Lansing, Michigan until she met the love of her life Paul Spadafore -- in 1953. As a young bride she moved to Pontiac, Michigan, and lovingly raised five children who are privileged to have benefitted from her strength, virtue, and wisdom. Eleanor and Paul co-owned and operated several businesses in the Pontiac area. Eleanor was a founding member of Saint Benedict's Parish and was an active supporter of Catholic education. Eleanor is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul Spadafore; her siblings, Anthony and Charles Filice' her children and their spouses -- Joseph Spadafore and his wife Mary, Paul Spadafore Jr., Lisa Spadafore-Larson and her husband Robert, Dina (Spadafore) Territo and her husband Jeff, Michael Spadafore and his wife Sue. Eleanor was "Nana Nor" to nine grandchildren -- Amy and Stephen Spadafore; Nicholas and Lukas Larson; Joseph, Michael, and Jeffrey Territo; Maxwell and Benjamin Spadafore. Also surviving are eight nieces and nephews: Charles and Ralph Spadafore; Roseanne Failla, Collette and Joseph Filice; Julianna, Rebecca, and Maria Filice. She is pre-deceased by her mother and father, Mary and Joseph Filice; and her niece, Mary Michelle Filice. Visitation will be at Donelson Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford, on Thursday, May 27th 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 28th, 10:30 a.m. at Saint Benedict's Catholic Church family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to McMaster Residential Group Homes, Inc.; 1710 Pontiac Trail; Walled Lake, MI 48390. "Dio Sia Con Voi, Nananor"