Michael A Spada

May 20, 1921 - March 4, 2014

OBITUARY Glasco, NY – Michael A Spada died Tuesday March 4, 2014 at HealthAlliance Broadway Campus in Kingston. He was 92 years old. Born May 20, 1921 in Glasco, he was the son of Antonio and Marie Grano Spada. He married the former Alberta Hughes on June 6, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Church in Kingston. For more than 34 years he owned and operated Spada’s Sports Shop in Kingston along with his cousin until they retired in 1983. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army during WWII. Just prior to his enlistment he had been employed by Columbia Records in Bridgeport CT and prior to that he worked for the Brickyards in Kingston. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing and was a member of several area sportsmen’s clubs including the Lake Katrine Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed reading on a variety of topics but his favorite, including discussions with question and answer periods, was History. He is survived by five children, Diane Spada of Rhinebeck, Wayne Spada of Saugerties, Denise Michelini and her husband John of Woodstock, Linda Spada of Ellenville, and Justin Spada of Port Ewen; three grandchildren, Jarred, Lorin and Alex; his sister, Antoinette Spada of Kingston; and his sister-in-law, Geraldine Spada of Glasco. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. In addition to his wife, Alberta who died March 31, 2007; he was pre-deceased by two sisters, Rose Gallo and Mary Mauro; and by two brothers, John and Frank Spada. Funeral services will be held 8:00 PM Friday, March 7, 2014 at Buono Funeral Service, Inc., Main Street Chapel, Saugerties, NY. Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Buono Funeral Service, Inc.