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Harry Spataro Obituary
Harry D. Spataro, age 89, passed away at his home October 4, 2018.
Beloved husband of Patricia Spataro, nee Aiken; loving father of Carol (the late Don) Hendrick, Kathy (Ed) Forst and Judy Callans and step-son, Jon Scheidemantle; cherished grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Rose (the late Fred) Dillner, and the late Joseph P. Spataro.
Harry was a prominent area citizen of Downers Grove, retired Delta Airlines Pilot, former teacher, coach of many sports, Downers Grove Councilman and member of Downers Grove Lions for many years. He was an avid golfer and member of Village Greens Men's Club for 40 years. Harry was the Owner of Harry's Sweat Shop in Darien and Spataro's Sports Connections in Slippery Rock, PA. He was a 1951 Graduate of Slippery Rock College, and a Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball and Steelers Football fan all his life.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 20th, at 11:00AM at Divine Savior Church, 6700 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60516. Interment Private.
Arrangements by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, Downers Grove. 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com
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Max Livingston
November 7, 2018
Harry and I were in the 1956 Delta Air Lines pilot class. He was a great person with a ready smile always. Smooth skies and Happy Landing at Heaven's Gate, Harry.
November 5, 2018
Harry was a GREAT guy, he started Delta in Sept and I started in Oct 1956, Knew this great guy for many years. Always made even a bad flight fun!!He will be missed..Pat Ritchie Nease
October 19, 2018
Dear Harry, Nothing stopping you from golfing now. My deepest sympathies to you Pat. Despite everything he went through, stayed always with a positive outlook. We will all miss you from the ICC, Harry
Barb Cassidy
James Crivolio
October 19, 2018
For all the Delta Pioneers and this Chicago Delta Pioneer chapter president. I got to know Harry very well over the last five years. Rest in Peace.
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Libby Stoughton
October 18, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Harry.
Lucy and Tony Sack
October 17, 2018
Please accept our deepest sympathies in Harry's passing. He had a good life and accomplished much. I enjoyed meeting him at the SRAHS Alumni Dinners and he will be missed.
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Lucy and Tony Sack
The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
October 17, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sonja Parenti
October 15, 2018
Pat & Family,
Please know You have my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Harry. He was full of knowledge & loved the game of golf. GOD BLESS you all.
October 13, 2018
So sorry Patty to hear of Harry's passing. You have my sincere sympathy. LaRae Scheidemantle
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