Sandy G. Spano
August 05, 1931 - August 18, 2017
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Sandy G. Spano
August 05, 1931 - August 18, 2017
Obituary
Sandy G. Spano, age 86, became the newest angel on Thursday, August 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. Sandy was a long time resident of Laguna Woods, active member of the Bocci Club, Volunteer for the Florence Sylvester Senior Center, Saddleback Thrift Store and Shea Riding Center. Sandy was an excellent cook and baker, who enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. Sandy loved to entertain, gather with friends at the pool, lunch with the girls and shop. Though, it was her role as a Mother and Grandmother from which she drew her greatest pleasure and strength and has left her legacy.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Albert Spano and their 5 children
Rosemary Dolan (James), Grandsons, Jim (Leah), Brendan (Jennie), Anthony,
Frances Pratt (Donald), Granddaughters, Erica Doyle (Andrew), Allison, Peter Spano (Beth), Grandsons, Zachary, Dominic, Jody Duncan (Jim), Vito Spano (Kelli Malone), Brother Salvatore Seidita (Joanne), Nieces, and Nephews.
A prayer vigil and rosary will be held on Thursday, August 24th., at O’ Connor Mortuary, located at 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. The prayer vigil begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by visitation. The family has requested a private burial.
The Spano Family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Sunrise Senior Center, Mission Viejo, St.Joseph’s Hospice and the many multitude of Mission Heritage Doctors and Staff for their attentiveness and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
13 responses to Sandy G. Spano
Ava Castronovo says:
August 21, 2017
We are so blesses to have had Sandy in our family. She will always be in our hearts. We have many wonderful memories with Sandy and Albert one of the fondest was our trip to Wisconsin what a gracious lady. We will miss you so very much I was happy we got to talk last week. Love to the Spano family Love Joe,Ava and family.
Connie Scaduto Castronovo says:
August 21, 2017
Dear l Fran, Roe, Jody, Peter, Vito, and all of your families.
My heart goes out to all of you, especially my Uncle Al. I have many special memories of Aunt Sandy. The first time I met her, I was just 4 years old on an Italian Ocean liner on my way to America with my mother. She was about 15 years old. She was with her father and younger brother .The trip was very turbulent and she held on to me to keep me from sliding across the ship. She had a great sense of humor and made everyone feel relaxed even though we wondered if the ship would make it. At that time I did not know that she would eventually become my Aunt even though we moved to different parts of the US. My Uncle met her, they fell in love and the rest is history. She will be greatly missed.
Love,
Connie
eileenholtan@gmail.com says:
August 21, 2017
Loved visiting Mother Spano at the luggage store and later Diedrich drugs….she was so much fun for teenage girls to hang out with. On our way to UWM Fran and I would drop her off at Nana’s house for a day of baking. We would pick her up on our way home and she always had an empty coffee can filled with the best homemade Italian cookies just for me. A beautiful woman with an adoring husband who left a wonderful family legacy of lovely children and grandchildren. A life well lived, May she soar with the Angels:heart:
Fran Cicca Seidita says:
August 21, 2017
My heart is saddened to hear of my Auntie Sandy’ s passing. My fondest memories are of Sunday dinners especially when I got out of the car with the big CorningWare of sugu slipped on the ice it flew up in the air and down on the ground Nanu wasn’t too happy with me but my Aunt Sandy made sure I was okay. She is in a better place and another one of our guardian angels rest in peace aunt Sandy and watch over your family we love you.
Nancy Drobnis says:
August 21, 2017
To the Spano Family:
I first met Mrs. Spano when she came to visit Vito when he first moved to California. He had a dinner to introduce her to his friends. She cooked, of course, her famous Beef Braciole. It was HEAVEN on a plate! Over the years I tried to recreate her masterpiece and just gave up. No one could ever come close to the cooking genius of Mrs. Spano.
She was such a wonderful person and always so welcoming to everyone she met. She was Beautiful Heart and Soul….
My Deepest Sympathies to your entire family.
Nancy and David Drobnis