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Richard Spinazzola Obituary
October 8, 1932 - March 1, 2025
Richard Thomas Spinazzola, 92, of Darlington, SC, passed away on March 1, 2025, peacefully in his home.
He was born on October 8, 1932, in Altoona, Pennsylvania and was the son of Anthony Spinazzola and Donatina "Margaret " Ferrone Spinazzola.
"Spinny" as he was best known, retired from General Electric in 1992. He was an engineer and loved to invent and tinker. He could "fix" anything. His hobbies were golf, remote control airplanes, boating and playing cards. But his biggest late in life passion was Pickleball. He helped establish and organize the Florence Pickleball Club in 2015. He made many cherished friendships on the pickleball courts.
Spinny was united in marriage for 17 years to Debbie Spinazzola, who survives.
He is also survived by his children, Mark (Carol) Spinazzola, Matt Spinazzola, Lynn (Steve) Anderson, and Traci (Kary) Via; six grandchildren, Chris (Eliza) Spinazzola, Hali Spinazzola, Sara Elise (A.J.) Mabry, Jake Via, Tyler Anderson and Jesse Via; and two great-grands, Atticus and Ezra Mabry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Sara Gramly Spinazzola, his wife of 52 years. He was also predeceased by a sister, Betty and brother, Donnie.
A service celebrating his life was held at Belk Funeral Home, Monday, March 3, 2025, 2pm. Fr. Dan Papineau officiating. Private burial followed at Florence Memorial Gardens. The family received friends one hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to Operationsmile.com
Belk Funeral Home is honored to assist the Spinazzola family.
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Maria Leonard
July 8, 2025
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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