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John Spangle Obituary

John Spangle
John L Spangle, 93, of (Circle Blvd.) New Port Richey, FL, and formerly of Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 in the loving care of his family and the HPH Hospice, New Port Richey. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Madeleine, in 1961, by his 2nd wife Sarah in 2016, and by his daughter Lorraine Rackiewicz in 2014. John will be deeply missed by his children, Kathleen Pearse of Sligo, Ireland, Maureen Cunningham (Brian) of Milford, CT, Michael Spangle of Lake City, Minnesota, Ann Boise(Bill) of Belgrade, Montana, and Valerie Williams (Sam) of New Port Richey, his 12 grandchildren (Adam, Owen, Morgan, Heather, Kerry, Christa, Yvonne,Joanne, Aislinn, Sarah, David and Conor) and his 5 great-grandchildren (Iyla, Noah, Eve, Owen and Patrick) who all call him 'Papa Seagull'.
John, a veteran of the US Coast Guard, was a friend of Bill W and was involved for 35 years in supporting those with addiction, and also volunteered with the Solve agency, for expectant mothers and their families. He was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace, and an active member of the Sons & Daughters of Erin.

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Published by The Hour on Oct. 24, 2021.

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Patricia Bolger

June 9, 2022

Rest In Peace Bud- you were kind to my mother Margaret and me.

Ed Jankovic, Redding, Conn

November 17, 2021

Kathy,
I remember when you told me about your Mom, way back at St Mary's. I remember your Dad from church, and Mr. Fahey, too.

Hoping everything settles down as best it can.

God bless us all!

Old classmate Ed

Tom Farrington

October 27, 2021

Rest In Peace John. My sympathy and condolences to the entire family, John was one good guy.

The Staff of Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home

October 26, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Karen Mccarthy Pratt

October 25, 2021

Val & family I´m so sorry. Sending love & prayers.

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