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
Prudy Canfield says:
August 21, 2017
To the entire Spano Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of my Aunt Sandy. My fondest memories were Christmas dinners spent at Nanu & Nana’s house all seated around the huge dinning table with all my cousins and Aunt Sandy & Uncle Al, eating octopus, arancini, spiedini, pasta and Nana’s cookies. Especially the time the table broke and all the food slid onto Nanu’s lap and we all tried our hardest not to laugh. God rest your soul Aunt Sandy. Prayers for peace for my entire family.
Much love,
Mike, Prudy, Caitlin, Kelsey, Meghan & Theresa Canfield
rosemary spano says:
August 22, 2017
To the entire Spano clan and extended family- my deepest condolences. What an amazing person Aunt Sandy was. So generous, gregarious and kind, and deeply insightful. I so admire that she seemed to grow in depth and understanding her entire life– I had many a conversation with her in recent years and she was always so giving and wise and amazingkt adaptive. I will miss talking to her and her cheery, loving messages on every holiday. She left the world a much better place because of her life and love.
Love,
Roe
Sheila and Lou Laskarris says:
August 22, 2017
I emailed Sandy several days before she passed to tell her I thought her decision was very brave and I hoped her journey would be peaceful.
An image that comes to mind is that of Sandy in a wheelchair flying down a hill in San Francisco with the girls running along side. Her eyes are as big as saucers but she is holding on and grinning ear to ear.
“Grief is just love with no place to go”. So simple but full of wisdom
We will see you again, Sandy.
Sheila and Lou Laskarris
Rosemary and Jay Dagostino says:
August 23, 2017
Lit a candle in memory of Sandy G. Spano
Rosemary Dagostino says:
August 23, 2017
I have many fond memories of our beautiful Aunt Sandy. She always made us laugh with her incredible sense of humor. I am so glad my mom and I visited her and Uncle Albert in both Wisconsin and California. I especially recall a trip back in 1996 when they drove us up to Dor County and we stayed overnight. Later they drove us to a restaurant which had sheep grazing on a thatch roof. I thought they were “pulling our legs” about this story until they proved their point. What a sight! I am grateful that my mom played “match maker” and introduced her baby brother to Aunt Sandy. Love, Roe and Jay