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 Alvin
R. Spire, 77 of Lititz Pa. passed away on Sunday May 2, 2010 at
Essa Flory Hospice Center.
Born in Eckley
Pa., he was the son of the late Ruben B. and Bella Laganosky
Spire. Al was the loving husband of (Joan) Kendra Spire. They
would have been married 49 years in August.
He faithfully
served his country with the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict.
He retired from the U.S. Department of State after 38 years of
Federal service.
Al had a
passion for model railroading and was an avid Red Sox fan.
Surviving, in
addition to his wife, are three sisters: Cecelia Ayers of
Allentown Pa., Clara Butchko of Alexandria VA., and Caroline
Delaney of Syracuse NY, as well as nieces nephews and cousins.
Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian
Burial at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz
Pa. on FRIDAY MAY 14 at 11:00 am with Rev. James O'Blaney as
Celebrant. Family will receive guests from 10:00 until 11:00
am. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the
family.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Lancaster County at P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster Pa. 17604.
Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel,
Lititz, Pa. To send online condolences, visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com. |
