In loving memory of

Lillian Szpatura
July 29, 1925 - October 23, 2018

Lillian Szpatura 93 of Venice, Florida passed away October 23, 2018. She was born July 29, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to Julius and Mary (Bocek) Kozdras.
Lillian was a homemaker and a member of San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, Florida.
She is survived by her sons, Gary (Michi) Szpatura of Venice, Florida and Arlington, Virginia, and Ron (Angela) Szpatura of Annapolis, Maryland; her daughter, Gail Szpatura of Santa Fe, New Mexico; her grandchildren, Loni Alarid of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jonathan Paczolt of Santa Fe, New Mexico and one great grandchild and her brother Raymond Kozdras. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Nicholas "Mickey" Szpatura.
Funeral mass will be Thursday October 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port. A visitation will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m. after the funeral mass at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, burial will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Park.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Research Hospital.
Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com

Tributes

Neal wrote on Oct 27, 2018:

"Dear Ron, Gail and Gary ~ I'm so sorry to learn of Aunt Lil's passing. As I have said before, many of my happiest kidhood memories involve Aunt Lil and Uncle Nick. There was often a joyful magic in those times. Sincerest condolences from me, Peggy and Mike. please take good care of yourselves and each other. Fondly, Neal Szpatura"

Luba Pfeiffer wrote on Oct 24, 2018:

"My deepest sympathy to you Ronny, Gail and Gary with there families? Aunt Lil was such a beautiful, funny, classy lady, whom I?ve always looked up to?and Uncle Nick was my Godfather??Such an awesome man and funny too? you are all in our thoughts and prayers ? WOW...it?s been a long time since I?ve seen you all?? Love, Luba Regula Pfeiffer (Aunt Pauline and Uncle Bill from Buffalo) "

Carol and Harry Dunlap wrote on Oct 24, 2018:

"So sorry to hear of Lillian?s passing. Harry and I lived on Island Point across from Nick and Lillian. The neighbor ladies enjoyed many luncheon outings with Lillian as well as Harry and I dancing at the VFW. Years after we moved from Florida Lillian and I kept in touch thru e-mail and she would always say prayers when I sent her my prayer chain. She was a sweet lady who loved her family dearly and we were happy to have her as a friend. Carol and Harry Dunlap"