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SPATAFORE
CHARLES J., JR.
On Friday, May 14, 2004, of Ross Twp.; loving son of Charles J. Spatafore, Sr. and the late Marlene (Grimm) Spatafore; beloved and loyal brother of Gary, Doug, Diane Feliciani and Natalie Bohan; adored uncle of nine nieces and nephews; devoted friend to many. Chuckie was a hockey enthusiast and donations are suggested to the Chuck Spatafore North Catholic Hockey Fund, c/o 403 Sunderland Dr., Pgh., PA 15237. No Visitation. Date and time of a Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by T. B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME.
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Thomas Wendt
June 6, 2004
Dear Chuck,
I am so very saddened to hear of your lose. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Yours in Music,
Tom Wendt
Dick & Snooki Weber
June 5, 2004
Dear Chuck and family:
We just learned of your loss from the N.C. alumni e-mail newsletter, and we can't begin to comprehend your feelings of loss. We never knew C.J. but we know what an outstanding young man he was because we knew his parents. We're praying for you and your family.
Dawn Wisehart (Lepore)
June 1, 2004
Dear Spatafores,
I was so surprised to hear of your family's loss. Having met Chuckie through Natalie during our time at Miaimi of Ohio, he always was so fun to be around and truly made people feel comfortable. Although Nat and I have drifted in and out of contact since college, when we did talk we always caught up about what was going on with Chuckie especially since I live in Columbus and he spent so much time here. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dawn
Al & Charlotte Lewis
May 31, 2004
Dear Mr. Spatafore & Family, We are sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
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Lou Novoa
May 28, 2004
Dear Spatafores, My wife Bridget and I were heartbroken to learn of CJ's passing. We are still in disbeleif.
We became close freinds in Columbus. CJ and I worked together at OSF and we socialized at eachother's homes nearly every weekend. Bridget and I still regulary talk about the many great times we all had together. It's been over seven years since we moved away from Ohio and we still keep a picture frame displayed in our home with a number of hilarous photos of some of our most special times with CJ.
I wish our paths had not drifted so far apart. From time to time we would talk for hours on the phone and it was like we never had missed a minute. It's been several years since we had been able to get together. I had always hoped we would find ourselves in the same part of the country so we could again spend time together.
CJ was a wonderful guy; vibrant, entertaining and generous. He always made the room light up when he was around.
He will be sorely missed by many. Our prayers are with you all in this difficult time. We will keep CJ in our hearts.
With love, Lou and Bridget Novoa
steve underhill
May 28, 2004
Mr. Spatafore and Family,
I was shocked and greatly saddened to hear of your loss. I too met C.J. playing hockey here in Columbus and was a team mate for several years. He always seemed to be able to pick up our group with a one liner or anecdote. We've told numerous C.J. stories to each other the past week and the common thread seems to be that he was a very outgoing and likable person who was able to uplift and influence others with his personality.
I missed having him around when he went back home a few years ago but I'm grateful for the time I did know him.
Kathy Wilson
May 28, 2004
Diane and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Gary, Kathy, Jessie and Jonathon Wilson
Jeff DeLeone
May 27, 2004
To the Spatafore Family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of CJ's passing. My two brothers and I first met CJ as teammates while playing men's league hockey here in Columbus. My family quickly bonded with CJ as we shared great mutual interest in hockey, golf and our Italian heritage. CJ enjoyed coming to my father's house for Sunday night spaghetti and meatballs. He was truly someone that everyone loved and he will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jay Schmidt
May 27, 2004
Mr. Spatafore and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of CJ. CJ and I became friends thru playing hockey in columbus and CJ was a true friend and will be missed dearly. I will miss the quick one liners that he always had and the stories that he told. God Bless.
Jeff Lancia
May 26, 2004
Mr. Spatafore and Family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear about C.J.'s passing. He was a Hockey teammate of mine for most of the years he spent here in Columbus. We always tried to play on the same line because we seemed to "click pretty well"with the puck. I have many memories of him that still bring a smile to my face when I think of him. He almost always called me "Lance" and I would call him "Spats".
Take care,
Scott Lancia
May 26, 2004
I had the fortune of meeting CJ through hockey in Columbus as far back as 1987. Hockey with CJ has left so many memories. Back in 1999, CJ's amazing writing skills and creativity helped me with my career. He encouraged me to not be afraid of a job change. I will never forget that. CJ stayed at my house before leaving Columbus. He always had a colorful way of stating things no matter the situation.
Terri Jeney Campbell
May 25, 2004
Dear Chuck,
Obviously words cannot describle the horror I felt when I received this news. My heart is heavy with your loss. I will be at the memorial service.
Love,
Terri
Nancy Karczewski
May 25, 2004
Spatafore Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Chuckie. I only knew him by phone when he'd call my office. Oddly enough I feel like we became good buddies. He was so super when he called in......I will keep you all in my prayers. Please know how special he was.
Nancy
McCandless
sandra staley
May 25, 2004
Dear Chuck,
Through our almost 40 year friendship, I have talked to your children on the phone from adolescence thru adulthood. The thing that was always constant was
how much you loved being their Father and how much they loved you.
And there are so many musicians and
friends who love you.We can only share in your grief and let you know
that we care about you.
Love, Sandra and daughter,Jenny
Cindy Smetanka
May 24, 2004
To the Spatafore family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of a truly wonderful person. Although I have not seen Chuckie for many years, I often think about all the fun we had at North Catholic. He was truly a warm and caring person who could always make you smile in any circumstance. He truly cared about others and always tried to help in any way he could. I will always remember that great smile and unbelievable sense of humor.My deepest sympathy.
Cindy Smetanka
Norm Mitry
May 24, 2004
Chuck,
While I never knew your Son, I can only imagine that he was a fine man because he was your Son. I offer my heartfelt condolences on your loss. Take care and God Bless.
Norm Mitry (an old friend from "DRUMS")
Pete Gulick
May 23, 2004
To the Spatafore Family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of C.J.'s death. I was fortunate to know him for the 4 years we lived in Columbus, OH. Although we heard him called "spats" and "Chuckie", we always knew him by C.J. My families prayers are with you at this difficult time. C.J. was always so kind to me, my wife Jill and our sons Grant and Coleman. He always had a smile and was a very giving person. It was a privaledge to have known him and he was very proud to be a Spatafore. He yearned to be back in Pittsburgh during his years in Columbus and I know he was glad to be back with his family. All of his friends at OSF, Inc. where he was employed in Columbus are also shocked and saddened at his tragic passing. Please find peace in knowing that he touched many lives in such a positive way during his life. Again, our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Our deepest regards, Pete Gulick and Family.
Rita (Oclepo) Repack
May 22, 2004
Dear Chuck: Bob and I were deeply saddened to read of your son Chuckie's death. Although we didn't know him it sounds like he was a remarkable son. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Mike Bagnato
May 22, 2004
Mr. Spatafore,
Words can't describe to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I will always remember how Chuckie made us all laugh and the fun we had. I know he put his heart and soul into helping NC hockey the last few years and his legacey will live on with that group. Keep the faith and God Bless.
Mike Bagnato-Bags
Steve Cianflone
May 22, 2004
Dear Spatafore Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your enormous loss of your son. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Chuck will truly be missed!
Steve Cianflone
Franklin Park, PA
bob and ann rawsthorne
May 20, 2004
Dear Chuck:
You have our deepest sympathy and love. We know you were very proud of your son and will miss him.
Love, Bob and Ann
Vince Miller
May 20, 2004
Dear Chuck and Family
Please accept my own , as well as Patty's deepest simpathy for your loss .
Vince Miller
Dave Cubarney
May 20, 2004
Dear Spatafore family,
I've known Chuckie for a very short time, but I loved him like a brother. Any time I needed help, he was right there. We need more people like him in the world, because with more people like him the world would be a better place. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.
My heart goes out to you all.
Your good friend,
Dave Cubarney
brian haramic
May 20, 2004
what a friendly guy who always greeted me with a "what's up buddy?"i knew chuckie through baseball and ice skating. he was always a fierce competitor and at the same time a great sportsman. it's not surprising that he helped kids later in life as he was always a picker-upper on any team he competed. god bless his family and always remember that infectious smile
Tara Howey
May 20, 2004
Dear Mr. Spatafore and Family,
It is with the deepest sympathy and prayers that I write you. I was shocked to hear of your devasting loss. I will remember always your "Chuckie" as the the sweet boy that I waltzed with in fifth grade "square" dancing class at St. Teresa's School. May God Bless you all and hold you in the palm of His Hand.
Charles Geragi
May 19, 2004
Dear Mr. Spatafore:
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son. I met Chuckie in 1976 when we attended NC together. Like your son Doug and you, Chuckie was the type of person who made life worth living. We need more Spatafores on this planet. It is unfortunate that we lost him.
Chuckie was my political captain for my bid to become Student Council President of NC. The odds against us were insurmountable. Thanks to his smile and efforts we were successful. I'll never forget him. I hope he smiling somewhere. In fact somewhere I know he is smiling. I'll never forget that smile.
My deepest condolences to your entire family.
Charles J. Geragi Esq.
Bill Hurley
May 19, 2004
Natalie and Family - We are so sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hang in there - The Hurley Family
Patty Pearce
May 19, 2004
Chuck, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Patty (PJS)
Jean Marlin
May 19, 2004
Dear Mr. Spatafore,
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son.I remember Chuckie when he was the ringbearer and my daughter Chris Mounts Hoffman
was the flower girl at Chip Lowe's wedding in 1967. Tom and Mary Lowe were Chip's parents. Chuckie was a darling little child.
Patti (Johnson) Mittereder
May 19, 2004
Dear Chuck and Family,
As the next door neighbor of you mom (Theresa) and Chuckie's nana, we saw him as an infant and watched him grow up. At a time like this, it is hard to find the right words to say, but just know, our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with each one of you during this sad time of your lives.
Louise and Ted Johnson, and Family.
natalie bohan
May 19, 2004
The memorial mass will be held on Friday June 4, 2004 at NOON, St. Teresa of Avila, Perrysville. All are welcome. Thank you on behalf of our entire family for your kind words, strength and support. If there are any changes, we will post it.......
Natalie
Gary (& Arlene) Barnes
May 19, 2004
Chuck Sr.(& family) - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Many a day I talked over the phone to Chuckie. We will give you space and give you a call.Hang in there,my friend.God Bless Gary
Mildred Lisiak
May 18, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss.....I did not know your son but I am sure he had all of your kind qualities. You were always so kind to Bill.
Raymond Hoffman
May 18, 2004
Spats. It's been a long, long time since the KDKA-TV days, and even though I did not know your son, he must have been as great a guy as his father. At this time of grief, celebrate what was good and will always will be. May the Supreme Force be with you. Ray
lisa foster
May 18, 2004
Spatafore Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing someone so young is shattering. You are in my prayers. Lisa Foster
Miami of Ohio '87
Gene and Pattye Ludwig
May 18, 2004
Dear Chuck, Our hearts are so saddened with this news. Our deepest prayers are with you and your family. Know that God is with you, as are your friends. Much love to you Chuck.
Mary Huth
May 18, 2004
Nat, I am here for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Love, Mary
Frank A Staropoli
May 18, 2004
So sorry about your loss, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Debora Steinbach
May 18, 2004
Dear Mr. Spatafore and Family,
I was truly saddened to hear of Chuckie's passing. He was always such a friendly guy and so very well liked . I fondly remember him from our years of living in Swan Acres. Please accept my condolences and know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael McDonnell
May 18, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My memories of Chuck are filled with great joy, energy, and love of life. I will miss his zeal and think fondly of the times we spent together.
Denny Papalia
May 18, 2004
Dear Chuck,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your son's passing. I hope it helps to know that many, many people are keeping you in their thoughts.
GENE BROUKER
May 18, 2004
DEAR CHUCK & FAMILY MY DEEPEST
SYMPATHY TO YOU FOR YOUR LOSS
OF YOUR SON CHUCKIE.
Eleanor & Bud Niehaus
May 18, 2004
Dear Chuck: We were so sorry to hear of your loving son, Chuck, Jr.'s death. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Bud & Eleanor
Terry Wagner
May 18, 2004
I am so very sorry to hear of this terrible misfortune. It seems every day more and more of how life was disappears. It has been a very long time, but please accept my sympathy.
Terry (Wilson) Wagner
Dianne Manna
May 18, 2004
Dear Mr.Spatafore and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in knowing that Chuckie is resting in peace with God.
God Bless You,
Dee-Dee Manna
Mike Smith
May 18, 2004
Nat, I am so sorry to hear the news. You all are in my prayers.
Smitty
Frank Staropoli
May 18, 2004
Dear ones our prayers & thoughts are with you take care love always Frank,Marcy,Anthony&Nicolette Staropoli
Paul E. Nagy
May 18, 2004
Dear, dear Chuck and family:
What can you say at a time like this ? Mere words cannot express my sorrow for you and your family. You know that I understand how you feel but this happenend so quickly, and without warning. I realize that we don't "call the shots" but there seems to be an unfairness to it all when someone this young still has so much to contribute and they leave us so early. My sincere condolences to you and all your loved ones. I am proud to have you as a dear and cherished friend. Bless you.
gary lapiska
May 17, 2004
gary lapiska--- a friend --from '76 onward
Mark, Linda and Anne Nard
May 17, 2004
Dear Chuck & Family,
We are so very sorry to learn of Chuckie's passing. Please know that we will keep all of you and Chuckie in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that you need.
Sincerely and with love
Mark, Linda and Anne Nard
Chris Baker
May 17, 2004
Dear Mr.Spatafore, Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. Spatz was a special friend who always made me laugh. I have great memories from our College days and I will always remember my first visit to Pittsburgh where your family was kind enough to welcome me into your home. He will be forever in our hearts.
Chris Baker
Brian Cole
May 17, 2004
Mr. Spatafore,
We extend our deepest sympathy to
you and your family. Chuckie and I played hockey growing up and we rekindled our friendship once he moved back. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Bill Marszalek
May 17, 2004
Chuck, I am deeply saddened and shocked to haer of your loss! If there is anything I can do just call. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Don (Beans) & Pat Lane
May 17, 2004
Dear Chuck,
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.
Joseph Scorpion
May 17, 2004
Dear Chuck and Family: It is with deep sadness that I learn of Chuck's passing.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as we share your grief. May he be at peace with the Lord!
Don and Russie Pennell
May 17, 2004
Dear Chuck:
Our family extends our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family on the loss of your son, Chuckie.
Winnie Bricker
May 17, 2004
Dear Chuck and Family:
Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathies at the passing of your loving son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Winnie Bricker
Renee Anderson
May 17, 2004
Chuck,
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Renee
Natalie Staropoli
May 17, 2004
Dear Chuck & Cousins -
I am writing today in an effort to express my thoughts to you sooner. I am grief sticken to hear about Chuckie from Natalie. It sounded all too familiar, much like my Uncle Marty's (Jeney) untimely death as well as Marlene's.
May your faith sustain all of you and bring you stength and peace.
Love,
Natalie
AL MOELTER
May 17, 2004
Class of 52
The DeCicco family (Dominic, Debbie, Brittany,Dom, Zach,& Brock
May 17, 2004
Dear Chuck:
With Deepest Sympathy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Nannette Staropoli
May 17, 2004
Dear family: Words can't express my sympathy for your loss. My siblings (Natalie and Frank) and I have wonderful memories of Chuckie (and your family) from when we were children.
You will all be in our prayers.
Nannette Staropoli
(Terri and Frank Staropoli's daughter/Arlene Jeney's granddaughter)
412-498-1314
patty sauers gabig
May 17, 2004
so sorry to hear about chuckie, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita DeCicco (Kulik)
May 17, 2004
Chuck -
I'm still in shock. I pray for you and your family - words cannot begin to express what I am feeling -My mom is devastated and I want you to know that our family's prayers are with you and your family. We love you and we are here for you if you need us.
Pam, Anita, Marietta and Mom
Mickey & Peggy Scherer
May 17, 2004
Chuck, our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time again in all of your lives...
PAUL J NEUGEBAUER
May 17, 2004
MR. SPATAFORE AND FAMILY, THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN EXPLAIN OUR FEELINGS FOR YOUR LOSS, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES I HAD WITH CHUCK. WITH ALL OUR LOVE THE NEUGEBAUERS PAUL AND LINDA.
Mike Laquatra
May 17, 2004
Dear Mr Spatafore,
I was so very saddened to learn of the loss of Chuckie. I remember meeting him in elementary school and forming a rock n roll band. Chuckie was an extremely talented drummer. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends who loved him dearly. Although I hadn't spoken to him in a number of years, I will always remember his sharp wit and keen sense of humor. My wife and I will dedicate a liturgy to Chuckie and your family.
Ed Wintermantel
May 17, 2004
My sympathy to you and your family, Chuck, on this sad occasion.
Mary Jo Tavares
May 16, 2004
Dear Chuck,
Poochie just called...Joe and I are deeply saddened to learn of Chuckies death. We send our thoughts & prayers to you all and hope that you may find some measure of comfort in knowing that Chuckie is with Marlene and at peace. Poochie is a special angel that keeps us connected over these many years and many miles...news of joys and sorrows...she seeks out our hearts here in Selinsgrove and connects us to all of you in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Love,
Mary Jo and Joe
Alice Regan
May 16, 2004
Chuck - Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Alice Regan & Family
Peter, Ana and Abby Rifugiato
May 16, 2004
So sorry to hear about your loss.
You are in our prayers.
Mary Jo (Sell) Hynes
May 16, 2004
Dear Chuck,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and Chuck, Jr. are in my prayers.
Mary Jo
Linda (Nard) Leedberg
May 16, 2004
Dear Chuck and family,
I fondly remember all the times I baby sat for "little Chuckie" but especially the time he was 2 and accidentally stepped on Samson, my brother Mark's Easter chick. Mark was so distressed with the injury to the chicken that he carved its name into the living room end table, thereby giving my mom pause for thought on how to handle Mark.
As soon as Mark spoke with you last week, he phoned me with news of your son's condition. I immediately started burning a 7 day candle here at home for Chuck Jr. That candle is still burning and serves as a symbol of my solidarity with you at this time of family sorrow.
Love,
Mary Lou Rishak
May 16, 2004
Dear Chuck,
I was shocked to read about Chuckie's death. Although I only met him once the year he graduated from high school, we had some pleasant conversations several times when I called you. You have my deepest sympathy, and I will try to attend his Memorial Mass.
Love, ML
Linda & Mark Poole (Debbie's cousins)
May 16, 2004
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that he is being comforted by his mom in heaven.
Chuck &Joann LaScola
May 16, 2004
Chuck our prayers are with you.
Nancy and Jerry Wauchter
May 16, 2004
Dear Chuck-Jerry and I were so sad to hear of Chuckie's death. I will always remember him flying around North Park skating rink, and the dear little boy that he was. Please take care of yourself. Nancy Sauers Wauchter
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