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Joseph Spadafora Obituary
1937-2016 PITTSFEILD Joseph Spadafora, Jr. died peacefully October 6 at his home in Sarasota FL surrounded by family after a bout with cancer. Born March 22, 1937 in Pittsfield MA to Joseph and Suntina Spadafora, Joe graduated from Pittsfield High in 1954 and the University of Massachusetts in 1958 where he was an accomplished athlete and earned his Masters in Physical Education. He was a beloved football coach and teacher at Mahar Regional High School in Orange MA for many years. He was pre-deceased by his parents and sister Rita Dapson. He survived by his brother Michael (Windsor CT), Rosemary (Pittsfield MA), his wife Barbara, sons Peter (New London NH), Jay (Lemont IL), Jeff (Evergreen CO) and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held October 15 at 9:30 a.m. St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota. A celebration of Joe's life and legacy will be held October 22 at the Athol-Orange Elks from 2:00-5:00. If you haven't RSVP'd at Signup Genius.com you can email [email protected]
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Art Andrews
August 9, 2017
Just learned of Joe's passing..he and I were baseball teamates at UMASS....one of nicest guys I knew and an outstanding catcher...Joe will be missed by many....
November 7, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We all are looking forward to the day when John 5:28 will come true for all the ones we've loved and lost.
Eleanor (Talbot) Bowen
November 4, 2016
Joe is remembered as one of my all-time favorite teachers at Mahar!
Wayne Carey
October 15, 2016
Barbara and family, we were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good man and he will be missed. A great Sportsman. RIP Joe. Wayne
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October 14, 2016
Barbara and Family, I am truly sorry to hear
Bernie Goclowski
October 12, 2016
Joe was my catcher at UMASS in 1959 , fond memories of that baseball season from trip to South on bus to pitching a game against Al Belanger when he was at UCONN..
October 11, 2016
Joe was such a wonderful friend for over fifty years and we shall always treasure his memories along with his beautiful smile.
Our love to you, Barbara, and your family
Sally and Don O'Neill
October 11, 2016
I remember Joe from our days at Pomeroy school and clapp park back in the late forties Always a classy person RIP. Joe.
Andy miller. Lawrence,ma
larry bossidy
October 11, 2016
Joe Spadafora was my Catcher in the early 50S in Pittsfield Mass. He was a quiet talented receiver and more importantly a real quality person.
My sincere condolences to his familhy
October 11, 2016
Joe Spadafora was my catcher back in the early 50s.He was a quiet confidant and talented receiver as well as being a truly good person !
My sincere condolences to his family !
Larry Bossidy
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