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Leo "Rainbow" Spadaro Sr.

Leo Spadaro Obituary

SPADARO Leo "Rainbow" Spadaro, Sr. passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the age of 94. Son of the late Pietro and Nunzia Barraco Spadaro. Also preceded in death by his son, Leo Spadaro, Jr. Survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Mary Alice Cabibi Spadaro, his daughter, Lisa Marie Spadaro Flora (Mike), and his son, Joseph Louis Spadaro (Marcella), 5 grandsons: Joseph, Blake, Bryce, Brandon, and Nicolas Spadaro; and 2 sisters: Mary Spadaro D'Angelo and Rose Spadaro Gilberti (Dr. Louis Gilberti). A private Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 22, 2010. A Memorial Mass will be held in his honor at St. Angela Merici Church followed by a celebration at his home as he wished. Details to be announced at a later date. Greenwood Funeral Home (formerly All Faiths) is in charge of the arrangements. To view and sign the family guest book please visit www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 21, 2010.

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November 22, 2010

Leo was always the "life of the party". We will all miss his stories of life on the Avenue. I'm sure he has his wings and is looking down on us from above. What a great life he had!!!! He will never be forgotten.

Love to all of you,
Antoinette and Milton

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