Thomas A. Spezzano, Sr of Burlington Township, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2019 at the age of 81. Born in Bristol, PA, he was a graduate of North Catholic High School. He was a dad's dad, a great pop, and a proud great pop. His love And pride of family, his grand kids , great grand kids, friends, his humor , and heart knew no bounds. Tom's love of all animals, and all of his interests from astrology to photography, gemology to roses, medicine to metallurgy , baseball to football was astounding. His Nickname, " the prof" was fitting beyond all others. A mind that drank in knowledge made you think he held doctorates in all of his " hobbies" .A natural artist, passed this talent to his granddaughter. he was a career metallurgist, having started at 18 years old with U.S. Steel. After 35 years , the plant closed, Dad went on to work in the fiber optic field, on to Acculabs running a CNC making parts for the space shuttles, eventually landing at BCAP delivering auto parts. The love of his life , Fran, (Nee: Becker), passed 12 years ago, leaving dad at a loss so great , he never quite recovered. We have to believe, Dad is happy again with mom Thomas was predeceased by his parents: Lilian and Charles, a brother Peter, sisters: Mary (Bill) Sacco, Rose (Pete) Mendozzi, Teresa (James)Costantini he is survived by his son Thomas A. Spezzano, Jr.; grandchildren: Stephanie (Doug) Weller, Thomas A., Spezzano, III, Gregory Charles Spezzano, Michael George Spezzano; great-grandchildren: Macie Frances Weller, Charles Cash Weller, Gregory Charles, Jr., Brothers and Sisters in law: George Becker, Rosie (Ron) Davis, Johnnie Becker, Helen (Ben) Perkins and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Viewings will be held at Page Funeral Home, 302 E. Union Street, Burlington on Tuesday, January 7 from 6-8pm and also on Wednesday from 8:30-9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 am in St. Paul's RC Church with burial to follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family from www.pagefuneralhome.com . # To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas A Spezzano please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
LAUREL HILL CEMETERY
821 Jacksonville Rd @ Rt. 541 Burlington Truck By-pass
BURLINGTON, NJ, 08016
Viewing
JAN 7. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Page Funeral Home
302 E Union St
Burlington, NJ, 08016
[email protected]
Viewing
JAN 8. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (EST)
Page Funeral Home
302 E Union St
Burlington, NJ, 08016
[email protected]
Mass of Christian Burial
JAN 8. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
St Paul's Roman Catholic Church
223 E Union St
Burlington, NJ, 08016
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