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Donald Spargo Obituary
Born in Providence he was the son of the late William T. and M. Mildred (Carter) Spargo. Mr. Spargo was a salesman for the F.A. Spargo Company, retiring as owner in 1995. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Spargo was a former member of the Arthritis Foundation of Rhode Island, served on their Board of Governors, and was a member of the Arthritis Support Group. He was a winter resident of Naples, Florida for many years and enjoyed summer days at Roy Carpenters Beach, Matunuck.
Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Janice A. DePalma and her husband Roy of Cranston; Susan Spargo DeRosa and her husband James of Cranston. He was the loving Grandfather of Michael DePalma, Daniel and Catherine DeRosa. Brother of Virginia S. Mac donald of Mashpee, MA, Edward J. Spargo of Newport, RI, the late Mildred C. Inderlin, Barbara A. Matthews, and William T. Spargo. He was loved dearly by his numerous nephews and nieces, his extended family, and many friends.
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 A.M. from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Mark Church, Garden City, Cranston at 10 A.M. Calling hours Monday 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center c/o Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. Burial with military honors will be the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
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Rhonda Sasa
November 6, 2008
Janice and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories, pass them on to your friends and family and they will never be forgotten.
Love, Rhonda, Sam, Pharis and Naja Sasa
Jim Macdonald
November 5, 2008
I’ll always cherish the memory of the La Salle maroon and white hockey stockings Uncle Don gave me during my pee wee hockey days, as La Salle was always the high school I wanted to go to and play hockey for and getting the stockings was like a real sign that I could do it. As we all know, he was a classy and understated guy who (along with Aunt Barbara) always seemed to be there holding down the fort—including sharing the home with Grampa on Sumter Street. I used to tell him he reminded me of the actor David Jansen with his Hollywood good looks and low-key, unassuming manner, and he’d get a kick out of that. Fittingly enough, his hockey number at La Salle was number 7, a prime number in itself and in the lore of the game, and he lived for 77 years. We have all been very fortunate to have known him for so many of those years, and we admire and appreciate his fighting the good fight with all his suffering to be with us that much longer.
Godspeed Uncle Don. Thank you and we will definitely miss you.
Love,
Jim
Kim Picozzi
November 4, 2008
Sue & Jim,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you both.
Linda Brophy Williams
November 4, 2008
Sue and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Our prayers are with all of you.
Bill Burns
November 4, 2008
Cousin Ted & Kathy
I am so sorry to about Donald passing. Donald, like every one of the Spargo children, are always in my thoughts. Bill Burns
John Fabrizio
November 3, 2008
Janice sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Debra Hockenhull
November 3, 2008
Janice and Family. I am so very, very sorry about your dad. I know how much he meant to you and what joy you all brought to him, especially Michael. Jan, you were a devoted daughter to him. May God Bless him. He is at peace and pain free.
Carole and Allen Restivo
November 3, 2008
Dear Ted and Kathy
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother. We miss the days of old when we saw you often. We would love to get together and share good stories.
God bless you both and my he keep you in the palm of his hand.
Allen and Carole Restivo
JulieAnn Macdonald (Jim's wife)
November 3, 2008
Every time I saw Uncle Don at extended family get togethers, he was smiling/laughing/joking and always so friendly and engaging. What a great way to live life! Sending wishes of comfort to Barabara, Jinny, Ted and the whole family.
JOSEPH M. DRISCOLL
November 3, 2008
To "Bill" Spargo: Sorry are we that Don has passed on, but there will be joy in Heaven to have such a loyal Christian in the house of the Lord.
James Rossi, Jr.
November 3, 2008
Barbara, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Don was always a bright smile. My father and he are now making deals in heaven together.
Michele Wiech
November 3, 2008
Sue and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Michele and Bill Wiech
Greg and Sandy Gemma
November 2, 2008
Janice and Family:Sandy and I are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing,we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.Love Greg and Sandy
Kathleen Smith
November 2, 2008
Barbara, Deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Don was a wonderful man and he will be missed by many. Remember to take care of yourself during this difficult time and don't be afraid to call on others at anytime for whatever you need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kathy and Kelly
John McPherson
November 2, 2008
Barbara,Susan,Janice & Family,
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy. Don will be missed by all who new & loved him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John & Ronda McPherson & Family
Gina Macdonald-Page
November 2, 2008
Donald Spargo was the best Godfather one could ever have. His example of courage, faith and commitment to his family was everpresent and will remain so. How fortunate I am to have the memory of him at my wedding and as "Uncle Donny" to the entire "Mac" Family.
Georgena & John Kelly
November 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Don was a wonderful man and we were happy to see him this summer. He will be sadly missed. Love, Georgie & John
Bill & Janet Carey
November 2, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Donna Rodier(Harrington)
November 2, 2008
Barbara
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God help you get through this heart felt time.
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