Marjorie C. Spada

Marjorie Spada 84 of Westbrook went to be with the Lord after a long illness on December 24, 2011. She was born February 15, 1927 to Frank and Carmela (DiSarro) Silvester. She is preceded in death by parents, husband, Joseph Spada Sr., son, Michael Spada and brother, Frank Silvester. Marjorie is survived by children; Margo Creeron and her husband Edward of Essex and Joseph Spada of Arizona, grandchildren; Joseph Spada III and his wife Megan of Michigan, Carol Spada of Arizona, Timothy Spada of Arizona, Nicole Spada of Middletown, Keith Murphy of Moodus, Ryan Murphy of Old Greenich, Michael Spada of PA, Christopher Spada of CT, and Gabriel DiCharra of CA. Marjorie is also survived by four great grandchildren; Joshua Spada, Lauren Spada, Peter Murphy and Eric Murphy, sister; Elsie Silvester of Old Saybrook, Rita Spencer of Maine, Louise Gaffney of Florida, and daughter-in-law, Debra Spada of Middletown and numerous nieces and nephews.. Marjorie was a kind and loving person, who was always willing to listen and help others. She was the founder of Padre Pio Foundation of America in Cromwell, and owner and administrator of Essex Rest Home for over 36 years. The family would also like to thank Dr. Peter Dixon of Essex and the Shoreline Medical Center of Middlesex Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. Family will receive friends from 9:15 AM until the time of Funeral Mass at 10:00AM on January 14, 2012 at St. Mark's Church, McVeigh Rd., Westbrook. Swan Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. In lieu of Flowers, please make donations to Padre Pio Foundation of America, 463 Main Street, Cromwell CT 06416 in memory of Marjorie Spada.