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Jeffrey Spaide Obituary
Jeffrey A. Spaide, 47, of Plains Twp., passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at his home.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on June 16, 1973, he was a son of William Spaide and the late Margaret Gibbon Spaide.
Jeff graduated from Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering and a Master of Science degree in water resources and environmental engineering from Villanova University. Jeff was employed as a licensed engineer for over 20 years. He also served in the United States Navy, working as a shipboard engineering technician. He later transitioned into the United States Army National Guard and United States Navy Reserve as a heavy equipment operator.
Jeff enjoyed running marathons and spending time with his family, especially his nephew, Jayden, and spending time with his friends. He was a loving son, brother and uncle who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his father, he is survived by sisters, Sharon and Jessica Spaide; brother, William Spaide; and nieces and nephews, Derek, Bryonna, Che, Erycea and Jayden.
Private services for the family were entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services.
Condolences may be sent to kniffenfuneralhome.com.
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