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Roy Spong Obituary

Roy C. Spong, 59, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Robin (Brown) Spong. Born in Hartford, Roy was the son of the late Marguerite (Wing) Boyes. He has been a longtime resident of East Hartford, moving from Glastonbury nineteen years ago. Roy worked as an auto mechanic for Monaco Ford for thirty-five years and later worked for Dave's Service. Roy was an avid 49ers fan and loved animals, especially dogs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three daughters; Jamie Spong, Casey Scriven and her husband Matt, Nikki Cortez and her husband Edgar, all of Manchester, his grandson Leonardo Cortez, his stepson Daniel Caron of East Hartford, his brother Grandin Boyes, his sister Patricia Spong of TN. Roy also leaves Susan LaBonne of East Hartford who, along with her late former husband Peter Lawrence, raised him and their children; Michael Lawrence of Hebron and Tina Savino of South Windsor. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his former wife Janet Gibbens. Funeral service and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. A celebration of Roy's life will be held at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 11, 2021.

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Pat Mullin

January 5, 2024

I miss you my friend very much.
Many times you went out of your way to help me and so many others.
GOD bless your memory.

Pat Mullin

January 5, 2023

Still missing you my friend

DAWN L Cuda

January 14, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Roy was a wonderful, caring person. He was always available to help someone in a time of need. He will be missed.

Patrick & Sandy Harrington

January 11, 2021

Nikki, Mike, and family,
So sorry for your loss, everyone loved Roy, you all are in our thoughts and prayers
GOD Bless!!!

Pat Mullin

January 11, 2021

First met Roy in 1988 when I was hired at Monaco Ford.
He was a one man army who could outwork any mechanic in the entire area for years.
Roy could fix anything no matter the challenge.
People would seek him out to have their vehicles fixed.
He was very well thought of by Charlie Monaco who took Roy under his wing at a young age.
When the Monaco body shop (now the truck dept) was built Roy painted the interior of that large building by himself.
Over the years Roy became a good friend of mine he will be missed.
He would do anything for anyone at anytime.
There is no doubt that my friend is in Heaven.
GOD bless you brother.

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