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Richard E. Spatola

June 28, 1938 — March 10, 2023

Little Egg Harbor

Richard E. Spatola

Richard Ernest Spatola, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 10, 2023.

 

Richard was born and raised in Newark, NJ. He spent time living in Little Egg Harbor, NJ for the past 22 years. He split his time between New Jersey and Florida. Being close to the ocean was where he was happiest.

 

He graduated Barringer High school in Newark. He enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserve and was in the firefighting division for many years. Richard attended Fairleigh Dickinson University. After working many years in the insurance business as a manager, he opened his own insurance agency. After closing his business to care for his ill parents he turned to his passions, restoring classic cars, spending time at the beach, and traveling around Florida in his restored Thunderbird convertible. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of the ocean, and his artistic abilities.

 

He is survived by his three daughters. He is predeceased by his parents Angelo and Rose Spatola, and his brother Kenneth Raymond.

 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 18th, 2023 from 2-4pm at Maxwell Funeral Home 160 Mathistown Rd Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. A private family burial will be held at St Mary's Cemetery in Manahawkin, NJ.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org

 

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