Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

John Spagnola Obituary

John L. Spagnola "Skip"

Greece - Sunday, March 3, 2019 at age 71. Predeceased by his parents, John & Marjorie Spagnola; brother, David; sister, Jean Lucas. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Elaine (Barbato) Spagnola; devoted children, Jolene (Dan) Dettman, John (Kim) Spagnola; grandchildren, Joey & Alaina Dettman, Liana and John "Jack" Spagnola; siblings, Joseph (Raelene), Dolly (Peter) Iascone and Debbie (Dan) Zanni; sisters-in-law, Anna (Melnyk) Spagnola and Joanne Kramer; many nieces, nephews and cousins; loving family and dear friends.

John's visitation will be held Thursday, March 7th 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, March 8th 9:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3000 Dewey Avenue. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his memory. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Mar. 6, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Spagnola

Sponsored by Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel.

Not sure what to say?





Rusell VanNostrand

March 10, 2019

Skip: thanks you for the kindness you showed me and my family in the fall of 1971. It has never been forgotten., Rest in peace, and thanks one last time!!

Nick Falzone

March 8, 2019

Deepest sympathy to the Spagnola family. Our thoughts are with you.
Nick and Pati Falzone

Rusell VanNostrand

March 8, 2019

Skip: thanks you for the kindness you showed me and my family in the fall of 1971. It has never been forgotten., Rest in peace, and thanks one last time!!

March 7, 2019

Joe, Dolly and to the entire Spagnola family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tony and Diani Perez

March 6, 2019

I worked for John and his father in-law Joe back
in the mid 70's at Lyell Service Station . I couldn't have had two nicer gentlemen to work for. I miss them both but I have a lot of great memories of time I spent with them. Rest in peace John , you always will be remembered and loved .
Ron Vella

Christine

March 6, 2019

John was a very special friend to our family.. He used to call my brother, Dan, Archie, just for fun. He was always kind and loving to our family. We will miss him. My heart is with you Elaine, Jolene, and John and their families..

Love, Chris Dandrea-Walker

Carol Ryan

March 6, 2019

Elaine, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Make a Donation
in John Spagnola's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for John Spagnola

Mar

7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

Mar

8

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Church

3000 Dewey Avenue., NY

Funeral services provided by:

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor John Spagnola's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more