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Victor Anthony Spatafora

1939 - 2020

BORN

1939

DIED

2020

Victor Spatafora Obituary

Victor Anthony Spatafora (Vic) passed away on June 25, 2020 at the age of 81 from complications of COVID-19. Vic was born on February 1, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. He was an iconic proud Italian. Although he was part of the "Silent Generation", anyone who knew Vic, knew there was nothing silent about him. He was always the life of any party. He was the son of Dominick Spatafora "Spats" and Charlotte (Virruso) Spatafora. Vic is preceded by his dear wife Diane (Kurdziel) Spatafora. Vic and Diane met at a dance hall and were married at St. Ferdinand church on January 29, 1966 on one of the coldest days of the year (-16 degrees). Vic loved the Rat Pack, Sinatra and most of all golf. He was a great dancer and he and Diane danced many nights away. He was very true to all his friends, cousins and relatives and always stayed in touch with his childhood friends from St. Michael in Old Town and Lane Tech High School. Although Diane would prepare his favorite Italian food his absolute favorite meal was a steak charred on the outside and medium rare on the inside from Mastro's Steakhouse. In 2005 he and Diane moved to Scottsdale, AZ where he continued to offer limousine services. Vic is survived by his son Dominick and many old and new loving friends. A memorial service will be planned in Chicago after COVID-19 is contained and "steak will be served"!

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 28, 2020.

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Thomas Demas

November 25, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. I was looking up my uncle and seeing if he had an obituary and I came across yours. My uncles name was Victor Spatafora. He went to Lane Tech High School and grew up near St Michael´s Church and attended school there. He was born in 1936. And his mothers name was Marie and dads name is Joseph. We must be related. ? My moms name is Frances spatafora.

Diana Colletti

December 25, 2020

Dear Dominic, Your Dad was like family. We grew up in the old neighborhood and remained family. The last time we spoke, we reminisced & had some good laughs. He had a heart of gold, loyal and would be there for you. I loved him dearly. It was so great the time we all met in San Francisco. He will stay alive in all who loved him. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Diana

Joe Caldarella

August 15, 2020

Condolences to the family of our fraternity brother Vic Spatafora. Alpha Phi Delta never forgets our brothers or their families. We have a program that provides financial assistance to the family of any brother who has died from Covid19. Dominick, please contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for an automatic $ grant to assist you with related expenses for your father’s death.

Samuel La Susa

August 15, 2020

Dominic: Please send me your address and email address. Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity has a Foundation and wants to send you a check

Sam La Susa

August 15, 2020

I would like to say that Vic was a GREAT Guy, who always was there for his friends and family. He was a very good and competitive Golfer and I loved playing with him. He will be sorely missed !!

joseph john Spatafora

July 3, 2020

Vic,
A lot of good times over the years. We had a Hell of a time. I will truly miss you.
"Cuz Joey Spats

richard battalini

June 30, 2020

As a life long friend I will miss his annual luncheon with our St. Michael schoolmates and our neighborhood golf games and get togethers. Vic never forgot his friends, he was one of the good guys, he will be missed. Rich Battalini

joseph aichinger

June 29, 2020

Vic's been a friend since first grade at St Michael's and he's been a great friend all these years. I will miss his yearly get togethers in the Chicago area as well as our annual visits to AZ each Spring Training season. Vic was especially kind to my wife when she had a bad accident and subsequent surgery years ago. We will both miss his kindness but most of all, we will just miss Vic, a class act.

Frank Spatafora

June 29, 2020

My sincere and deep condolences for you and your family at this time.

Carl Goldina

June 28, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. He will be missed.

Matt Barone

June 28, 2020

You never failed to call or made sure we got together when you were back in Chicago. You will be
dearly missed by many. Rest in peace old friend.

Matt Barone

June 28, 2020

Never forgetting your friends with phone calls or visits. You will be deeply missed. Rest in piece old friend

Zena De Kasha

June 28, 2020

We adored your amazing, funny, and loving father. He was a chosen member of our family. Uncle Vic made us laugh. He was a beloved childhood friend of our father, Eli DeKasha. To say we'll miss Uncle Vic is an understatement. May he rest in peace. Our sincerest condolences to you and yours at this difficult time. God bless his memory always. Love: Zena DeKasha, Orest Panchuk (my husband), Maddie, and Taylor.

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