Benedetto Spatola
June 22, 1940 - April 26, 2012
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Benedetto Spatola
June 22, 1940 - April 26, 2012
Obituary
Benedetto ‘Benny’ Spatola, 71, was born 06/22/1940 in Sicily, Italy and passed away April 26, 2012 at home in Irvine, California.
The owner of Spatola Tailoring, Benny worked as a Tailor for 42 years.
He is survived by his wife Valli Spatola; daughters Deana Richardson, Gina Spatola and Dina Spatola; brother Sam Spatola; sisters Rosaria DiBernnardo and Josephine Fea and 7 grandchildren.
10 responses to Benedetto Spatola
Dina Spatola - Daughter says:
April 30, 2012
My Dad…you were our foundation of life. My children and I are going to miss you more then anyone will know or we can express. I have lost my best friend, my life guidance and a father figure to my children. We are feeling so lost with out you.. We have a hole in our heart that will never be filled until we meet you in heaven. Dad I love you and you will forever be a part of me. forever, your daughter and grandchildren. Dina, Destiny and Giovanni.
Bill Z. says:
May 11, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Benny’s family. Like many of Benny’s customers, I always enjoyed going to have a suit tailored, or a pair of new jeans altered because he was such a great guy to be around. Always armed with a witty comment, he was an Orange County institution and will be missed by his many customers who, like myself, will never find someone with Benny’s talent and passion for his craft and outgoing personality.
Renee Firby says:
May 22, 2012
Benny was a one of a kind! He always had a smile, could brighten any day, and always made you feel so very beautiful inside and out! Benny’s talent and wisdom of his craft were immeasurable! To Benny’s family and dearest friends, you should be so proud to have had such a wonderful man in your life! My deepest sympathy to each of you – he will be greatly missed by all he touched.
Renee F
Don says:
July 19, 2012
I miss you Benny. I have never had the pleasure/honor to have not only a working relationship with you, but also a sincere friendship. I could count on you with not only on a professional level, but simply, anticipating seeing you dance in any given time. Always a gentlemen – you truly embodied the ‘Italian tailor’ and more importantly, a real human being. Always, Don
Paul says:
July 25, 2012
Dearest Benny…we truly miss you!!! How can one man have soooo much life!!! Even in your last days as I knew you at work you took care of every detail, never missing a smile or an opportunity to make others around you feel wonderful and real!!! I was just a customer once of twice a year, but I cannot help but feel that you were a life long friend!! If there is a heaven, with a gate, and I make it there, I hope you will be there to greet us all!!!