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Bud Spezza

Portland, Oregon

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Spezza, Bud 92 Sept. 13, 1919 May 26, 2012 Bud was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Anna and Domenico Spezza. He was a World War II Navy veteran. While on duty in Minneapolis, he met Carmen Clark; they married in 1945 and moved to Portland in 1955. Bud founded AAA Heating and Cooling with his...

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Bud was a very special neighbor that was always supportive of our family. Enjoyed our over the deck backyard conversations. He loved my backyard flowers which made me feel so proud. Miss you Bud, Love, The Berg's, Dave,Kathy,David and Travis.

Dearest Uncle Bud & Family,

The love , guidance, friendship and memories that you gave to the family will always be remembered. Uncle Bud you were a part of the family that will never be replaced.

We will always remember Uncle Bud and Aunt Carmen when we talk about family, golf, basketball and make the recipes that they shared with the Family. This was a life lived to the fullest.

Susan, Kathy and Cheryl, your parents showed us how important love, family and...

Bud and Carmen were great neighbors. It was fun to talk to Bud on almost a daily basis; Helen played bridge with Carmen and two other ladies on a weekly basis. We have fons memories.

I'll always remember a remarkable eveing of making Italian sausages under Bud's guidance at Sue and Greg's home then feasting on his masterful polenta spread. What a gentleman.

We bought one of Spezza's homes he had built at the end of Sunrise Lane,in Tigard, OR he was our neighbor up the road in another home he built. He and Carmen were wonderful people and great neighbors. Carmen always had something wonderful cooking on their stove. They were wonderful keeping an eye on our children and let them ride a horse they were using to eat the grass in the field across the road. They always had a huge garden and would share many abundant items. They will be truly...

Tom Mardock and I were fortunate to be in the Spezza home. Mr Spezza, who indulgently allowed us to call him Bud, treated young teens with respect and interest. He taught us a great deal about being generous and kind.The sadness of his passing is combined with fond memories. Carmen has her best friend back.

We were grateful to have Bud as a neighbor and a friend.He was the nice guy in the neighborhood who welcomed children to play basketball in front of his house and left pennies on the front porch for the Trick or Treaters.We will remember him for his kindness and generosity.

Uncle Bud was a very special man. We will miss his smiles, companionship, and zest for life. Spending time with his beloved family and friends brought him great joy and contentment.

I will miss his golf stories and advice...many good memories though. I loved his passion for golf ..it never waned.