Rev. Robert E. Spangenberg
Rev. Robert E. Spangenberg
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REV. ROBERT E., C.S.Sp.
Fr. Robert Spangenberg died peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2006. He was 59 years old. Father Spangenberg was born August 8, 1947 in Pittsburgh PA. He professed his vows August 22, 1966 at Holy Ghost Novitiate, Ridgefield CT and was ordained to the Priesthood June 15, 1974 in the chapel at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. Father was first assigned to the faculty at Holy Ghost Prep School, Bensalem (1974). He was Associate Pastor at St. Mary's, Detroit and then St. Anthony's, Millvale until 1977 when he ministered in North Carolina. He was Assistant pastor at St. Mary's Parish, Sharpsburg (1979-1980) and then was assigned teacher/ chaplain at St. Francis de Sales High School in Chicago. He was Pastor at St. Stanislaus Parish, Pittsburgh while serving the Congregation as Director of Vocations 1982-1984 and Pastor of St. Anthony's Parish, Millvale 1984-1989. Other assignments included Superior of the Congregation's retirement home in Sarasota FL 1989-1990, Pastor, St. Patrick's Church, Charleston SC 1990-1993, Administrator of St. Peter Claver Church, Philadelphia 1993, Pastor of St. James Parish, Hamlet NC 1994, Pastor of Epiphany Parish, Pittsburgh 1997 and Director of the Retirement Community in Sarasota 2002. He retired from active ministry for reasons of health in 2003. Fr. Spangenberg was preceded in death by his parents Wilbert and Beatrice (Mahoney) Spangenberg, his brother William and sister Regina. He is survived by his siblings Isabel Spangenberg, Rev. George J. Spangenberg, C.S.Sp., Joann Spangenberg, Arthur and wife Linda Spangenberg, Roger Spangenberg, Emily and husband Kevin Skrbin, four nieces and two nephews. There will be viewing at Holy Spirit Church, 608 Farragut Street, Millvale PA from 9-11 AM Friday December 29 followed by the Funeral Mass. In memory of Fr. Spangenberg donations may be made to the Spiritans designated for retirement or for the education of future Holy Spirit Fathers, 6230 Brush Run Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102.
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Your Coast Guard D5 Family
January 3, 2007
CAPT Joann Spangenberg: please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you face this very difficult time. With warmest regards,
Tim Crowley
January 2, 2007
Bob's commentaries on life were very enjoyable. Lots of good memories.
John Hindman
December 28, 2006
Isabelle...It has been a long time since I've seen you or talked to you. It is with horrific sadness that I came upon your brother Robert's obituary and to learn of the additional sadness you have experienced with the loss of your mother and siblings. I now reside in Ft. Lauderdale, FL,but extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Perhaps you'll remember me as Bill's friend in Philadelphia/Pittsburgh and our visit to "rescue" you in Quantico.
May God Bless you and all of your family. Feel free to contact me if you care to, it would be my pleasure.
Jim Van Buskirk
December 27, 2006
I am glad I knew Father Bob for the last two years of his life. He had a lot to contribute to the world and he helped me in a number of ways.
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Sharon Utiss-Thomas
December 27, 2006
My grandmother worked for many years for Fr. Bob. Her name was Sally Kunz and I spent many happy hours with them both at St. Mary's, at St. Stanislaus and finally at St. Anthony's. My memories are many and very very fond.
Sharon Wolkiewicz
December 27, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joanne Loch
December 27, 2006
I regret that I am unable to offer my condolences in person as I am out of town. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. He was a good man and a good priest. He did much good for the former St. Anthony Parish and was well liked there.
May God Bless him and all of you.
Diocese of Pittsburgh and Friends of the Spiritans
December 27, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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