Liam Spiers Obituary

Liam Spiers Passed away peacefully at home on August 19, 2010 at the age of 80 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Eileen Spiers; loving father of Kevin (Shari), Brendan (Eileen), Patrick (Patsy), Kathleen (Joseph) Silvestri, Maura (Brian) Coulter; grandfather of Stephanie, Christopher, Michelle, Joseph, Aishleen, Christina, Brendan, Bobby, Michael, Anthony, Ciara, Gianna, Caroline, Jack, and Dustin; son of the late John and Ellen Spiers; brother of Sean (Patsy) and Vincent (Elizabeth, deceased), and preceded in death by his brothers Brian, Dan, infant James and his sister Imelda Lundy; brother in law of Maureen and David (deceased) Fitzgerald, Rita and John Duffy, Patrick and Agatha (deceased) Moran along with many relatives in Ireland and England. Liam was a friend to many here in San Francisco and in Ireland. Liam was the founding president and long time member of the United Irish Cultural Center serving many terms as president from 1971 until 1989, member of San Francisco Irish Golf Club, Ulster Athletic Club, and the Olympic Club. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Liam immigrated from the village of Hilltown, County Down, Ireland in 1952. He met his beautiful wife Eileen and they were married for 55 wonderful years. He loved coaching his children at St. Gabriel, playing golf at Sonoma National Country Club, the Olympic Club, Lake Tahoe and traveling the world with Eileen and their friends. He also loved watching his many grandchildren grow through the years. He was the best dad and papa, and a devoted family man. Family always came first. Visitation will be Tuesday August 24, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church followed by the Vigil Service at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday August 25th at 1pm also at St. Gabriel Church, 2559 40th Ave, San Francisco. Private interment will be at Holy Cross on Friday, August 27th. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Liam's name to the Leo T. Walsh Scholarship program at the UICC or a charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Liam Spiers

15 Entries

Joseph Begley

September 15, 2010

To Liam's family,

I was a boy when Liam emigrated to the U.S. and stayed briefly with my family in Lindenhurst, NY. I still remember him. The first "Liam" I ever met, now I have one of my own and a grandson named Liam. Reading the wonderful tribute to Liam Spiers, I wish now that I spent more time in his company.

Joe Begley & Family, Cooperstown, NY

September 10, 2010

Our sincere sympathies go out to all the Spiers family.
Thinking of y all at this sad time
Marty Martina Mullen and boys
Co.Galway. Ireland

Gary & Kris Kronmiller

August 26, 2010

Mrs. Spiers & family,
Although we only met you and your husband once at a Silvestri family gathering, I wanted you to know what a friendly and warm welcoming you gave us. Our son, Colin, has told us how much you and Liam have meant to him. Thank you for your love to him and Renee. May God's peace be upon you.

Michael, Lily and Ashley O'Toole

August 25, 2010

Dear Mrs. Spiers and Family,

Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We will surely miss Liam's kindness and sweet smile.

With Love,
Michael, Lily and Ashley O'Toole

Angela Mulhall-Cunneen

August 25, 2010

Dear Eileen,
I am so very sorry to hear of Liams passing.I have such wonderful memories of you and Liam at the UICC with May and Joe. My deepest sympaties to you and your family. May God bless you and keep you in his care.

Jim and Rose Mulhall

August 25, 2010

Dear Eileen,
Our most sincere condolences at the passing of Liam. He was such a wonderful, kind man. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.

Kurt P.

August 24, 2010

Dear Mrs. Spiers and Family,

I'm sorry to learn of Mr. Spiers passing. I will miss not seeing him out at the OC. I extend my most sincere condolences to you and may Liam's good spirit forever be with you.

BTW, I'll always have fond memories of the Mother's Day we all spent together in Sonoma.

Take Care,

Jimmy and Noreen McGowan

August 24, 2010

To Eileen and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margaret Hejnowicz Reilly

August 23, 2010

Dear Eileen and Family,
My sincere condolences of the passing of Liam,he was a wonderful kind man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Hejnowicz nee Reilly

August 23, 2010

To the entire Speirs family,

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
We will treasure our memories of Liam.
May he rest in peace.

John, Breda and Brianna O'Connor

Eddy Gutierrez

August 23, 2010

To the Spiers family,

Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.

Mr and Mrs Eddy Gutierrez

Danny & Betty McElligott

August 23, 2010

To the Spiers family,
Sincere condolences on Liam's passing.

Noreen McGovern Golden

August 22, 2010

Liam Spiers. One of life's all time good men. He had a heart of gold, the most joyful blue Irish eyes, and the soul of an honorable man. He adored his wife and children and their spouses and his grandchildren. He was a success in so many, many ways and I'm so happy to have known him.

Kevin Duffy

August 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kevin Duffy & Catherine Eandi

Michael Murray

August 22, 2010

To the Spiers family.

From all of us at the Murray family; and our extended families, our deepest condolences. Liam was a fantastic guy and a true gentleman.
I am proud to say he was a friend of mine. I will truly miss him. The times our families spent together through Galli Furniture were special. We will keep Liam and you in our thoughts and prayers

Michael Murray

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