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Richard D. Spath, at 68; worked in constructionShow Details
Republican, The (Springfield, MA) (Published as Union-News (Springfield, MA)) - May 3, 1993Browse Issues
Richard D. Spath, 68, of 50 Cottage Ave., a retired 10-year employee with Fontaine Brothers Construction Co., died Saturday at home.
He retired in 1986, and previously worked for the former O'Neal Construction Co. and the Tennessee Valley Authority in the maps and survey division.
Born in Pulaski, N.Y., he graduated from Pulaski Academy Central High School in 1942, and attended Syracuse University.
He was a sergeant in the Army, serving occupation duty in Japan.
He was a member of the Holyoke Lodge of Elks 902 and a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union Local 108.
His wife, the former Patricia Trotman, died in 1988. He leaves four sons, Richard Jr. and Glenn, both of Southampton, Les of Westfield, and James of Holyoke; a daughter, Patricia Spath of Granby; two brothers, Harold of Pulaski and Herbert of Syracuse, N.Y.; three sisters, Jacqueline Gallagher and Beverly Dvett, both of Pulaski, and Joyce Barkley of Syracuse; 14 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Wednesday morning at Messier Funeral Home, with burial in Forestdale Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Pioneer Valley, 570 Cottage Road, Springfield, 01104.
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1924 - 1993 (68 years)
d. 23 Jan 1964, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA