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for Robert Spicuzza
Efrain Ornelas
January 13, 2020
Mr Spicuzza was my guidance counselor, and my wrestling coach. After getting kicked out of Milwaukee Tech, I was moved to Washington High school in the summer of 82-84. Mr Reeves (assistant principal) new me and assigned me to Mr Spicuzza, and since that first meeting till i left Washington high Mr Spicuzza took care of me in his own way..... T hank you for all you did for all of us in Washington high school. because Mr Spicuzza's help I have done great in life, May you rest in peace... SGM Ornelas
Sue Witas
November 11, 2012
Margaret, Paul, Jeannie, Mary, and David--so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I'll be thinking of your family.
Linda Chrudimsky- Arneth
November 10, 2012
I was a student aide in the Guidance office at WHS and had the privilege to work with Coach S. I am now working in the Guidance office at the local high school. I have fond memories of the days in 1966 and 67. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man with a laugh and smile to make your day. I have been blessed to know and work with him. Thank you Joe for sending out this message to WHS alumni
November 9, 2012
You have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers. Uncle Bob is resting peacefully in heaven and hopefully we all will be together in the future.
Ted and Kathy Spicuzza
Barbara Potter
November 8, 2012
My Deepest sympathy to the family. You will be in my prayers
Tom McGarvie
November 8, 2012
Coach Spiccuza did much for many. He will be missed.
Joe Radske
November 8, 2012
My heart goes out to my friend Mary on the passing of her dear father. He was blessed with a full and remarkable life. I'm sure he is proud of you Mary and all the beauty you bring to the world.
George Sweet
November 8, 2012
I remember Coach Spicuzza as the teacher who got me through Biology. I remember him because he took the time to help me get it through my thick skull. It's because of him along with a few others who enabled me to be a proud member of the Class of 1960
Paul Spicuzza
November 8, 2012
Though we have never met many of you personally, you're all very dear to us through Dad's stories. Meanwhile, he's returned home, holding hands with Mom in Heaven ... and we're left wondering what comes next. God bless you all.
Tom Haas
November 7, 2012
Coach Spicuzza was a warm and caring person and a coach who had a life long influence on you. Reading some of the other entries in this book make you realize all the impact Mr. Spicuzza left on other people's lives as well.
I knew him as a great motivator and one who could console you when you needed that most as well as a ready sense of humor. I can see him rattling the chains in excitement on the walls of the gym and he coached from the edge of the mat. He will be missed. I had the honor of introducing my coach to my son at a Hamilton Tourney a few years ago.
My deep sympathies to Bob's family and friends.
November 7, 2012
Coach Spicuzza had a great heart and spirit. He was a true motivator and could console you when you needed that most also. He cared about his team.
I saw him at Hamilton tourney a few short years ago and had the honor of introducing my Coach to my son.
Tom Haas, W H S wrestling/71 grad
Dr. Daniel J. Johnson
November 7, 2012
Coach Spicuzza was guidance counselor and wrestling coach. I wrestled for him from 1983-87. He was a very special man who had a huge influence on the life of my brother and I. The life lessons he instilled me through the sport of wrestling helped change the trajectory of my life and that of my entire family. The wrestling family he developed amongst my team mates from the classes of '86 and '87 (I found out later) was envied by many others and one that has not been duplicated. I am thankful to the Spicuzza family for sharing their father with us. Please know that your father was loved dearly. My prayers are with and for them as deal with this loss.
Janell Schmidt
November 6, 2012
Its true how one person can make a difference in your life. Mr. Spicuzza was my counselor at WHS when I graduated in 1964 and he helped me prepare for college. I can still remember his sunny disposition. May he rest in peace.
November 6, 2012
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Robert Spicuzza. All three of us (Barbara, Polly, and Joan Heinrich, sisters) had him as a class teacher or homeroom teacher at Washington High School back in the 1960's and remember him fondly. He was a great teacher, gave special attention to all his students, and had a wonderful sense of humor. We would also run into him occasionally out at Lake Beulah because we were members of Camp Charles Allis and he had a cabin or house somewhere in that area.
Barbara (Heinrich) Beach, Tucson, AZ, Polly (Heinrich) Brouwer, West Allis, WI, and Joan (Heinrich) Richter, Muskego, WI
Ruthanne & Helmut
November 6, 2012
With fond memories we offer our condolences to the Spicuzza family.
Dale Herbst
November 6, 2012
Mr. Spicuzza was my counselor in the 60's. He made a difference.
Mrs. Alexis Ruiz de Villa
robert hallfeld
November 5, 2012
ROBERT SPICUZZA WAS MY WRESTLING COACH AT WHS 1969-1971. HE WAS A GREAT COACH.
November 5, 2012
I wrestled at Washington (1969)we were city champs. But most of all Coach Spicuzza was the real CHAMP!! We will all miss him..Artie Wolter
November 5, 2012
Washington 1969 I wrestled for coach Spicuzza.He will be missed by all wrestlers past and present..Artie Wolter
Kyle Reid
November 5, 2012
Coach Spicuzza was a high school wrestling coach of mine from 1997-2000. He was a great teacher, mentor and motivator to me and he will be missed.
Joseph McCullough
November 5, 2012
Rest in Peace Bob.
You were one heck of a MAN and an Excellent human being.
God Bless
Carl Carstens
November 5, 2012
I will never forget Bob Spicuzza. I was fortunate to play in the Catholic Little League he established. I was also lucky enough to have him as a wrestling coach at MUHS from 1994-1998 and coach alongside him a year later. I'll never forget when I was wrestling a tournament in Madison, a referee coming up to me and letting me know how much Coach Spicuzza had influenced his life.
Thinking and praying for The Spicuzza Family.
Marian R.
November 5, 2012
My sincere sympathy.
Dan Matic
November 5, 2012
I wrestled for Coach Spicuzza in 73-74 and it was in that wrestling room at Washington High School that I learned a tremendous amount about hard work and discipline. I taught High School and coached wrestling for 3 years after I graduated college and I tried to instill in my athletes the same values taught to me by Coach Spicuzza. He was one of my true heroes and I pray that God grant him eternal rest and peace. Memory Eternal Coach!
Javier Figueroa
November 5, 2012
Mr. Spicuzz was a very dedicated man to the children of Milwaukee. Even though i did not wrestle for him, he always had good things to say. The sport of wrestling and the city of Milwaukee will miss a great man.
Susan Kuck
November 5, 2012
Mr. Spicuzza was my guidance counselor from 1968-1970 at WHS. I remember him as being very nice, funny and always willing to listen. He was most helpful when I applied to college-and I ended up being a public school teacher for 37 years. Please accept my sympathy, and know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Gamm
November 5, 2012
Stephanie and Amaya, my hugs go to you with missing your Grandpa and Great Grandpa! Your tears are my tears.
Mike Martin
November 5, 2012
Keep the Angels in-line till we meet again. Glad to have met you Mr. Spicuzza.
Pmela Hussline/ Raymus
November 5, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Charles Zinser
November 5, 2012
Bob Spicuzza was outstanding as an educator, counselor, and coach, and earned many awards in the field of coaching. However, those who knew him well liked him for the sincere and caring person that he was. He was passionate about wanting the best for his students and athletes. I taught with Bob from 1963 until he retired in 1994, and had nothing but respect for the way he worked with students and his colleagues. Bob is another excellent example of an educator who really worked hard at his profession.
November 4, 2012
Nothing but fond memories of a great man.
Jack Brill -Class of '65
Barbara Roeming Olson
November 4, 2012
I was a January '68 grad and Mr. Spicuzza was my guidance counselor. I have always remembered him fondly. He was one of several people at WHS that left a lasting positive impression on me. I really felt he got to know me as an individual. My sympathies to his family and friends.
November 4, 2012
I knew him from 1958-1962 as a wonderful teacher and warmhearted man. It's funny but after 50 years you remember some teachers more than others and those you remember were either very nice or very bad, and he was very good man.
We will miss him as we ourselves age.
--Dr. Jack N. (Jackie) Porter, class of '62, Newtonville, Massachusetts
Richard Barnum
November 4, 2012
To Bob's children and extended family, my sincere sympathy and prayers on the death of this good man. I knew your dad for more than two decades at WHS as a sincere and pius man and find it no accident that this good and faithful servant was called home on All SoulsDay
Bruce Elmegreen
November 4, 2012
Robert Spicuzza was my wrestling coach from 1965-1967, when I graduated. He was a great coach with a lot of knowledge about the sport and compassion for his team. He asked us to eat well so we could wrestle well --long before good nutrition was appreciated by most young people. He told us the most important thing he wanted us to learn was that we should keep exercising our whole life, and I have done that, often thinking of him.
DAVID EIFERT
November 4, 2012
TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY,I WAS ONE OF HIS TEAM OF WRESTLERS(1959-1961).HE WAS A MAN OF INTEGRITY...IN MY PRAYERS, FIRE CHAPLAIN COLLIER COUNTY FL....
Lynn Thompson
November 4, 2012
Mr. Spicuzza is one of two teachers at Washington High who I remember most fondly. He had a great sense of humor and knew how to draw the best out of his students. (Class of '61) I will miss him.
Sharon Hernet
November 4, 2012
Having taught with "Mr. Spicuzza" , I understand what a loss this can be. As time passes all the good memories will still be there. You have my sincerest condolences on his passing.
Jenny Johnson
November 4, 2012
As a student and athlete at Washington HS from 1974-1977, I have fond and strict memories of Coach Spicuzza. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rick Hevia
November 4, 2012
Mr. Spicuzza was both my wrestling coach and counselor from 1967 to 1970. I had the greatest respect and admiration for him as a wrestler, a coach, and an outstanding individual. He was tough and extremely dedicated to the team and the sport. In 2006, I went back to Milwaukee for a visit and got to see him again. He seemed to be doing well and was still very active as an assistant coach at Hamilton. He had just been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at Stillwater, Oklahoma, and I had the privilege of seeing his name on a plaque on the wall of the Hall of Fame museum, last year. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Carol Szymanski Hacker
November 4, 2012
I was a student at WHS in Milwaukee when Coach S. was there. He was a fine man and great coach! My deepest sympathy to his family.
Joe Kaster
November 4, 2012
Wrestling has lost a great man, and I have lost a dear friend. Rest in peace.
Joe Wong
November 4, 2012
David, I am sorry for your loss. Your dad was a fine man.
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