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Phyllis Spallina Obituary
Greece: Friday, November 9, 2007, at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Jack Spallina; son, Mark Spallina; brothers, Dominic, Nicholas, George, Alexander and Angelo Riola; sisters, Mary Maccallini, Laura Spallina and Angelina Marrone. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Tom) Kinney of Hornell, Phyllis (Mike) Salerno of SC; granddaughters, Jackie (Jim) Burke, Christine (Brian) Prince, Dawn (Craig) Howe, Kathy (Bryan) Arnault, Colleen (Jeffrey) Feeley; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine Barron; sisters-in-law, Mickey Riola, Clara Spallina, Bernardine Spallina; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call MONDAY from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Rd., Gates. On Tuesday morning, November 13, friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 9:30 in St. Theodore's Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, c/o Unity Health Foundation, 1555 Long Pond Rd., 14626 in her memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Spallina
BettyJean Saville
November 18, 2007
I have missed Honey the last few years. She was always such a dear lady. We had many years of card playing and when they would come to Buffalo to visit we would go to dances or dinner shows. Jake and Honey were really special. Now all their future happiness in Gods Gracious hands is placed. God bless them and all their loved ones.
We loved her too. BettyJean & Gene
Jim Hurlbut
November 16, 2007
Sorry to hear about the passing of Phyllis. During many Family events, I enjoy talking with her about cooking & history of cooking. This made me take a different insight towards Italian Cruise This enlightenment of cooking helped me a lot when I went to Culinary School She was a wonderful lady who loved her family & friends. Hope to see everyone someday together soon. Love Jimmy
Martha Brooks
November 14, 2007
Carol,Tom,Jackie, Jim, Chris, Brian, Kathy, Bryan, Phyllis, Mike and all the family:
Lee and I were sorry to hear about Grandma's passing. You have such wonderful memories to cherish. Sorry we were not home but to let you know that we have been thinking of all of you.
Love, Lee and Martha
Diann Feeley
November 13, 2007
Our deepest sympathies in the passing your your mother, Phyllis, and your grandmother, Colleen. We had many happy times together.
Sydney Long
November 13, 2007
To Colleen and Jeffrey Feeley:
Our sympathies in the passing of Colleen's grandmother. Please pass our condolences to Mike and Phyllis as well.
Uncle Roger and Aunt Sydney Long
Cindy Clay
November 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I wish I could be there to comfort all of you. You are family to me. Phyllis was very special to me and my children. She will be missed. She is truly in the arms of the angels. Love and peace - Cindy Clay
Michelle Swinney
November 12, 2007
We have so many fond memories of Grandma Spallina (and Grandpa too!)!...Weddings, fun times at the lake and that great Italian food!!! Their love of life and family values are a tribute to the strength of your family. We send our love to the entire family during this time. May your memories help you through this time.
Love,
Michelle, Scott & Drew Swinney
Christopher Griffith
November 12, 2007
I was so sad to hear of the passing of "Grandma Spallina". I always called her that since I could talk:-) She always was happy to see me whenever we made it out from Ohio. And I loved seeing her too!
It was such a joy when she was able to attend my wedding back in 1999. I will never forget her. You are all in Beth and my prayers. We love you.
Wayne Holly
November 12, 2007
Dear Jim and Jackie, Judy and I are sad to hear of your Grandmother's passing. She had a long life that will give you many memories to help you through the sadness.
Wayne and Judy
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