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Joanne Spadaro Obituary
Highland - Joanne B. Spadaro 68, a lifelong resident of Highland passed away at her home on December 12, 2013 with her loving family by her side.
Joanne was a Dietician for Fishkill Heath Related Center and most recently was a Registered Nurse for Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie up until her retirement on November 1, 2010.
Mrs. Spadaro was a member of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Highland and was also a member of the local Nurses Union.
Joanne graduated from Highland High school class of 63 and graduated from Dutchess Community College.
Joanne was born in New Rochelle, NY on November 16, 1945. She was the daughter of Costanzio and Constance Simonetti Trapani.
She married Ralph S. Spadaro on March 29, 1981 in Poughkeepsie. Her husband survives at home in Highland.
Additional survivors include her sons; Matthew Fiorillo and his wife Desiree of Manhattan, NY, Michael Fiorillo and his wife Renee of Hopewell Jct., NY, her grandchildren; Penelope and Anna; her brother; John Trapani and his wife Jeanne of Gardiner, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will take place on Monday December 16th from 4-8pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 38 Main St. Highland, NY 12528.
Funeral service will take place on Tuesday December 17th 10:00am at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Gardiner.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation, Inc. 374 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401.
For directions or to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com
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Anthony Marcantonio
July 15, 2022
Dear Joann
Rest In Peace love you very much and you are missed so much. I remember all the good times including the days we spent in Florida with aunt Angie and uncle Jimmy
Joe, Billie and Justin Bragg
December 19, 2013
To Ralph, Michael, Mathew, Johnny and Jeanne. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. I know it's hard, but she is reunited with our loving family's in the heavens and that is comforting to know.
Norma & Wayne Sammis
December 18, 2013
Wayne and I send our sincerest condolences and heart-felt sympathy to Ralph & Family. Joanne was a wonderful co-worker and friend.
Barbara Howe Amendola
December 17, 2013
To all of Joanne's family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. A very brave survivor, and a beautiful woman, inside and out. My prayers go with you.
Robert Valenti
December 16, 2013
Dear Michael and family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roy & Edicta Corsell
December 16, 2013
Dear Ralph, Matthew & Michael
Sorry for your loss of a wife, a mother and our friend. We grieve with you.
Joe and Jeannine Valastro
December 16, 2013
Ralph, our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
December 16, 2013
Ralph & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your wife/mother's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers to bring you comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Marie Sottile McKune
Janine Rocchio
December 16, 2013
What terrible news. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. So very sorry for your loss.
Robert Gieseler
December 16, 2013
Ralph and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you and Joanne.
Bob G
Mary Anne Fiorilllo' Dalleo
December 15, 2013
My heart is exceptionally heavy, as Joanne was and always will be the sister I never had. Ralph, you are not alone and my family will continuously pray for you. Joanne was quite uncommon and so very much larger than life. She touched me in many ways. My family and I extend to you, Ralph our deepest sympathy. Gods love and light be with you..
Mary Anne Fiorillo' Dalleo & Family
December 15, 2013
Ralph,
So sorry to hear of such a deep loss. May the God of all comfort sustain you.
With Sympathy,
Brenda Pisanelli Jackson
Amy Christiansen
December 14, 2013
My heart goes out to you and your family.I am so sorry.Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Steve Kish
December 14, 2013
Ralph we are sorry for you and your families loss.
Linda Conner
December 14, 2013
My sympathy to your family. I am for certain that Joanne was a very person. Isaiah 65:24 says: And no resident will say i am sick.What a wonderful hope for the future.
Rose Hewitt
December 14, 2013
I went to school with Joanne. My deepest sympathy to her family. R. I. P.
chester wood
December 14, 2013
Ralh I am so sorry for your loss,
December 14, 2013
We are keeping all of you in our prayers.
With love and sympathy, Charley and Sherry Dort
December 14, 2013
Ralph & family,
Words cannot describe the sorry Holly & I are feeling for you. May God comfort you all in this time, healing your loss.
Rich Malena
Jerry Joyce
December 14, 2013
Ralph, may your sorrow be tempered by the memories of a life of love and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless and keep you.
joe bocchiino
December 14, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joseph Nucci
December 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you John and the family
susan crispell
December 14, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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