Thomas Spisany Obituary
September 15, 1939 – September 29, 2025
Washingtonville, NY
Thomas W. Spisany passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on September 29, 2025, at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY. He was 86 years old. Born on September 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Thomas and Angelina (Grieco) Spisany.
Thomas was a dedicated educator in the East Ramapo School District in Spring Valley, NY. A man of great intellect and culture, he was an avid traveler whose journeys enriched his deep appreciation for history and tradition. He was also a gifted artist and was widely regarded for his broad knowledge across many subjects. He was a proud and devoted member of St. Mary's Church, where he frequently participated in parish pilgrimages. In addition, he faithfully served Brotherhood Winery for fifty years.
He is survived by his son, Eric W. Spisany, and his wife, Linda, of Rock Tavern, NY; his daughter-in-law, Marit Spisany of Richmond, VA; his sister-in-law, Laura Nastro of Cornwall, NY; his grandchildren, Blake, Alexandra, Emma, Ava, and Mia; and his great-grandchildren, Harrison, Noah, Ruby, and Piera. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Silvana Spisany; his son, Mark Spisany; and his daughter, Lisa Spisany.
Services will be held privately.
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JoAnn DeGaglia
5 hours ago
Tom was a humble man, guided always by strong morals and unwavering ethics. Fair in every sense of the word, he had a quiet strength that made those around him feel secure and safe in his presence.
For more than 50 years, Tom dedicated himself to managing the tour guides, shepherding the Brotherhood through countless changes with wisdom and grace. Many of us chose to stay for decades ourselves because of the stability and trust Tom inspired.
On a personal note, I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to know and work alongside Tom for over 16 years. His kindness, his fairness, and his steadfast leadership left an indelible mark on all of us.
Tom will be sorely missed, but his legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched and the Brotherhood he helped shape for half a century.
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Daria Petraglia
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Tom will be greatly missed. I got to know Tom through my visits to the Brotherhood winery with my father. My father Nick worked with Tom at the Winery for over 40 years. I was grateful to have the opportunity to train with Tom to be a tour guide at Brotherhood and be tested by him. I appreciated all his knowledge and he was always a pleasure to spend time with. Brotherhood Winery was always a better place when he was around . He will truly be missed by me and everyone who worked with him at Brotherhood Winery.
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