Anthony Spadorcia
June 8, 2012
Anthony C. Spadorcia, 74, died Friday morning at Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of Joan (McDonough) Spadorcia, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Boston on Sept. 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Domenic and Palmira (Barrasso) Spadorcia. He was raised and educated in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School. He went on to further his education with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and a master’s degree from Salem State. For many years, Mr. Spadorcia was a teacher, coach, and then assistant principal at Danvers High School. In 1982 he left his teaching career to become the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard. Following his term as Adjutant General, he served as U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Colonel in 1997. An avid sports fan, he was a Boston Bruins lifelong season ticket holder. Most of all, he was a beloved ‘Papa’ to his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Anthony Spadorcia and his wife Kelleigh of Norwood, Jane Shea and her husband Michael of Reading, Joanne Fagan and her husband Scott of Stoneham, Julie Spadorcia of Reading, Jeanne Spadorcia of Milford, and Jill McGinnity and her husband Michael of Danvers, his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Conor, and Kathryn Shea, Bradley and Jeffrey Fagan, Joseph, Nicholas, and Emily Spadorcia, and Megan, Allison, and Johnny McGinnity, an uncle, Anthony Barrasso of East Boston, and a loving extended family. He was predeceased by two sisters, Dolores Chodrick and Marie Pastore. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 11AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Monday from 5-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square.
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To Joan and all of the J’s and Tony, I love you all and God has taken another special angle to be up there with the rest of the family. It is so hard when this happens. You all know that you have alot of love to help you threw and the Sullivan family will alway remember the great times that we shared with your family. You always made my family part of yours when were younger. My dad Loved be with you all. Boy Do I miss those days. Please know that cousin Boopy is in my prayers and in my heart always. Love you all. Sorry for this loss.
I was saddened to her of the loss of Mr. Spadorcia. My sympathies to the entire Family
Dear Joan & Family, Our sincere condolences upon the Tony’s passing. It has been a very long time since I last saw Tony but have fond memories of working with him in the Danvers School System. Bill Cullen
We love you all and you are in our prayers. During this difficult and sorrowful time, may God’s peace dwell within you. With love always, Kenney, Rachele, Angelo and Gabrielle.
Dear Joan and Family, Our hearts are heavy with with grief to hear or Boopie’s passing. It is so hard to believe. You are a loving and close family and your love for him will get you through this very difficult time. There are so many wonderful memories I have growing up with him and as we got older. He was a very dear cousin to me and I loved him very much. He was still young to go but GOD needed him and know that he is resting in peace and no longer has any pain and suffering. Just remember all the good times that he made all of us laugh. We loved when he was around. So sorry for this great loss. I love all of you and wish that I could be there but know that my heart is with all of you.
JOAN AND FAMILY SORRY TO READ ABOUT TONY IN TODAYS NEWS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE WHOLE FAMILY. BOB & BONNIE BOYCE SPRING TX FORMERLY OF DANNVERS MA
Dear Joan & Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Boopy, your husband/father, my cousin. It is a great loss to anyone, and everyone that knew him, He has left quite a legacy and will be remmebered for years to come. I have many fond meoories of our childhood etc. I know he was very devoted to his family and my prayers and thoughts are with you all. May he rest in peace. Love Anne Osgood
Julie, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Sharon Civittolo
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Spadorcia family, Tony will be missed by all of us that knew him.
To the Spadorcia family Iam sorry to hear of the loss of your father my thoughts and prayers are with you God Bless your Dad may he rest in peace.
Auntie Joanie, we are so sorry for the loss of your your husband. Tony, Julie, Joanne, Jill, Jeanne and Jane we are so sorry for the loss of your father and of course a grandfather to so many. Our deepest condolences, Nicole (Fernandez), Ben, Alexandra and Andrew Gamer
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Tony will never forget how well the General treated him. He was a true gentleman.
Dear Jane, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I’m glad I got to see him a few years ago at Parker. My thoughts are with you and your family, Ellen Niciewsky
Dear Joanie and family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Tony. We wish to extend our condolences to you and your family. Hopefully the many happy memories you have shared will somehow ease the burden of this difficult period. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Vic and Annette Popeo
Our sincere condolences to the entire Spadorcia family on the loss of their father & grandfather. It is never easy to lose one you have grown up with and loved during your lifetime. Remember him in the good times, and hold those as memories in your heart and minds. That is what he would want you all to do. Col(Ret) and Mrs David Barisano
Jesnnie, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been a magnificent daughter and caretaker. Your father I am sure cherished you, and was blessed that you were with him whenever you could be. May his strong and loving spirit always be with you for the rest of your life, and I pray that you find strength during this time of loss.
Julie so sorry for your loss. Miss you love you. Thoughts and and prayers for you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Col Spadorcia he was an awesome person and enjoyable boss to have. May God bless your family during this emotional time. I will keep your entire family in my prayers.
Tony, you were an good friend and I will miss you very much. You were an insperation during my career and I always enjoyed talking with you. Vinny Valastro LTC (Ret)
Jeanne: I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this moment of your grief. Ray
our deepest sympathy to the family of mr spadorcia he was a true and kind gentleman he will be sadly miss by all may he rest in peace
Dear Spodorcia Family: I learned only today of your father’s death. I will always remember his pleasant ways and how he made us feel so welcome whenever I visited your home when we were kids. I will always think of him with fondness. Andy
God’s speed. He helped mold the futures of many young students at Danvers High…I have great memories of him at the Cross Roads at the Dunn wing when it was first built…Class of 75….At that time he was our House Master….He kept us all in line with humor and a firm hand…With the Greatest Respect(Spud) you will fondly be in my memories.
Dear Joan and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and extend my deepest sympathies to your entire family. I can remember Anthony and yourself dating all throughout high school and wonder where all the time has gone. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless you my friend. Fondly, Alice Dempsey Sullivan
Dear Mrs. Spadorcia, The General was so very good to me and my family and we had so many great memories at several National Guard events. We met you back at the Worcester Centrum during the 350th anniversary and you looked perfect in your period costume gown! I will always treasure his compassion and sense of humor. he was a genuine human being. I was fortunate to serve under him. My family and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and yours at this time. God Bless. Sincerely, Deborah J. Morin
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The St.Clair family
Joanne, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all the wonderful memories give you strength during this difficult time. Dana
Dear Jane and Joanne & Family, I’m sorry for your loss, may your faith comfort you at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts & payers.
Mr. Spud was always the happiest man at Danvers High School with a big smile everyday. He will be missed by many, many students. God Bless.
Joanne, Jane and family: Condolences on the loss of your Dad. My prayers go out to all of you. Janice
Jeanne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Jeannie, our deepest sympathy over the loss of your father. He was a great man and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
My sincerest condolences to all the family. If it wasn’t for his mentorship; I would not have been able to attain the positions I held in the Army National Guard. God Bless tommyO’
I was in the national Guard when General Spadorcia was the Adjutant General. SFC McPartlin introduced me to him when we were at a Military Ball. A fine man.RIP. Staff Sergeant William J. Thomaszvic
My Condolences to the family and wanted to note that Tony guided me during my early Officer days, that served me well until I retired.
Joan, Jane,Joanne,Julie,Jean,Jill and Tony, We are all so sorry that you are experiencing the pain of losing your husband and dad. There are absolutley “no words.” Our memories of all the fun times need to stay in the forefront of all our thoughts…We loved seeing all the wonderful pictures that depicted those wondeful memories… So much love… Kathy,Justin, Lauren, Joe, Ken and all of our extended family
I am so sorry to learn of the Generals passing. He and I go back to the 772 AAA Bn in Boston, and we were inthe same class at the Mass. Military Acad. He Was a real good officer and a contempory. He was the TAG when I was promoted to Lt. Col and to Col. Thanks, Tony,SWpud, General.
A friend and mentor. May God bless his soul. Rest in Peace.
Dear Joan. I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Please extend my condolences to your family. Peter and Linda Gallo.