"My family and I lived in the Bronx and the Spadafino family were our next door neighbors. We were very close, spending much time together. Although we left the Bronx in the early 70s, I have fond memories of much laughter and joy from that time... What I remember most about Onofrio was his smile and gentle spirit. He was very good to us and was a very sweet man. May he have a peaceful rest... "
In loving memory of
Onofrio Spadafino
September 8, 1933 - June 28, 2013
Onofrio Spadafino, 79, of Pembroke Pines, Florida passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Bari, Southern Italy, on September 8, 1933, son of Vincenzo and Filomena (Pascula) Spadafino.
Mr. Spadafino and his family immigrated to Montreal, Canada and in November of 1963 moved the The Bronx in New York, where they lived until 2000. The family then moved and settled in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
He enjoyed working in his garden, especially proud of growing tomato's and playing cards whenever he could. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Survived by his devoted two sons, Vincenzo and his wife Donna Spadafino and Frank and his wife Wendy Spadafino, two adored grandchildren, Gianna and Julia Spadafino. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Maria Spadafino in 2011.
Visitation on Sunday, June 30th from 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M. at Fred Hunters Hollywood Memorial Garden Home, 6301 Taft Street in Hollywood. Funeral services on Monday morning at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
Tributes
"Onofrio a dear and kind, gentle man. We will remember you , along with your wife, Maria always. Rest in peace! "
"It was such a pleasure to have known Onofrio.
Caring and loving man.
May you rest in peace.
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My dear friend, Onofrio. You were a wonderful friend to me - I will dearly miss you. For me you were a brother and a friend. Be happy now with my friend and sister, your wife, Maria. I will miss both of you dearly. Everyday that goes by you and Maria will be in my thoughts always."
"Zio Onofrio - there are no words to express the loss that I am feeling. You were a dear uncle and friend - you will always be in my heart and I know that you are happy now with Zia Maria - and your beautiful daughter. Sing with the Angels dear Zio Onofrio and watch over us."
"Onofrio, my dear old friend, I guess you decided to leave us for a better world. I don't blame you a bit, but I will miss you very much. I will never forget the good times we had together over at my place and It was always a joy to have you spend some ggod time with us. Maria,an I have always loved you very much and will never forget you and yor lovely wife, who were for us like a brothe and a sister . Good bye, old friend and may God have you in glory with your beloved spouse Maria. "
"Donna and Vinny, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and so sorry for your loss. Love you guys! "
"Vinnie, Donna and Gianna Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Know that love is everlasting and that the memories you've shared will always be with you."
"Donna and Vinny, We are so sorry to hear of Vinny's dad's passing. Our thoughts and love are with you"
"uncle onofrio you were a wonderful person. im saddened you will not be able to join us this summer. we had a wonderful time and my kids missed you so. you were unique and had a heart of gold. i can not believe you have gone. please pray for us. thank you rest in pease"
"Pop you will be missed. Whenever Brittany and I came to visit Donna, Vinnie, and Gianna and you were there you always made us feel we were part of the family. You always made us laugh and put smiles on our faces. You told the best stories and gave me the best advice on how to grow taller. You will be missed."
"Dear Onofrio was a caring grandpa. We saw how he would light up around Gianna, He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to Vinnie, Donna, Gianna along with Frank and his family. Love Louisa, Robert, Paul, Samantha and Alex"
"Zio Onofrio....you always made me feel like I was your daughter...I think of you and I always have a smile on my face. You brought laughter to everyone around you. Thats what I remember most and thats what I will treasure forever. You are at peace with la Zia, your brothers and sisters and grandma and grandpa...tell my mom and dad we miss them every day....love you...till we meet again"
"Uncle Ono, you will be very missed. We will always remember coming to your home in the Bronx on Sunday mornings enjoying your real Italian food while you watched your Italian soccer games on tv. You had such a big wonderful caring heart and had the ability to grow anything out of a pot of dirt! Rest in peace. "
"Grandpa O, I will miss you very much. I loved all of the time that we spent together. You taught me how to make broccoli-rabe and your famous potatoes. You taught me how to play and win at the Italian card game 'scope'. I enjoyed listening to all of your stories, especially the 'watermelon' story. Everything that you taught me will stay with me and one day I will pass that down to my children. I love you very much and will miss seeing you again, but I know that you are in heaven with Grandma."
"onofrio, we all love and will miss you. we are all deeply saddened. you were a wonderful man, father, uncle and husband with a heart as big as this world. you will never be forgotton. my mom loved you so much. words kan not express it. you will always be in our prayers. please say hello to my mom your sister and the rest of the gang. RIP"
"Onofrio was a second father to me. He was always in a great mood when we were kids. The sleep overs at his home were memorable because he made me feel like I was another son. I had my first Knickerbocker beer with him, and he taught me how to play Italian cards. The trips to all the Feasts, and when his boys moved to Florida, I still went to the house to visit him. When I think back to my childhood, there was not a time that Onofrio was not involved. He was one of the good ones, one that others should learn from. I'm sure that when he got to the Gates, they said,"come on in, you did a great job". He is now with his wonderful wife, and his daughter. God Bless you Onofrio, and thank you for sharing your life with me."
"Dear Vinnie, Donna and Gianna: We so enjoyed all of the holidays and other family events that we share with your parents. There was always good food and lots of laughs around the table. Although we never got to meet your brother and his family at these events, please express our sympathies to them as well. Love you ... Debbie and Jose"
"Pop made the best lamb when he came over for the holidays. Plus he had a green thumb and he gave us a basil plant. Pop played uno with me."