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Irving Spooner Obituary
Irving was born in Riga, Latvia, and came to Newport News as a toddler. He was educated in Newport News Public Schools. He graduated from Newport News High School where he excelled in football and was awarded scholarships to several universities throughout Virginia.
Irving was an icon, a self-made man, culminating a life spanning a fulfilling and successful career. He had the blessing of a diverse and devoted family. He built their name and fortune in their salvage company, with his brother-in-law, Bernard S. Victor, for over 65 years in the same locations until recently selling Public Salvage in Hampton.
Irving had a love of classical violin music from early childhood.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia; his parents; a brother and two sisters.
Survivors include many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews throughout the United States including his niece, Bernice Victor Smith, and grand-niece, Ryan Smith of Newport News.
A graveside service will be conducted by Rabbi Norman Golner at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in The Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula, Kecoughtan Road, Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to B'Nai Israel Congregation, 3116 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23661.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Irving Spooner
Rochelle Spooner
September 26, 2007
Goodbye Uncle Irving
We shared laughter and tears in Newport News
I hope you and my daddy Harry are having a great time together where ever you are. I raise my glass to have known such a character in life.
Your niece Rochelle Doris Spooner
Joyce Herlands
September 21, 2007
Dear Bernice and Ryan,
I am sorry for the loss of your Uncle and Great Uncle Irving. He certainly lived a long life. My sincere condolence. Joyce Herlands
Dannie Schrum
September 21, 2007
My sympathy goes out to the Spooner family. Mr. Spooner was a fine man that I have known for over 40 years through doing business with him and Craft Machine Works. He will be missed by many people.
Dannie Schrum
Craft Machine Works, Inc.
Pamela Brezinski
September 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with yourfamily. I have known Mr. Spooner many years from working with him through Craft Machine Works.
Pam & Bob Brezinski(Hampton)
cheyenne
September 21, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Doris Carter
September 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry Seay
September 20, 2007
I remeber buying a "used" car from Spooner's Salvage while attending W&M. My uncle spent most of the summer fixing it up for me. My regards go out to the Spooner family
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