"Dear Betty and family, I met Jerome many years ago while working at Carriage House Nursing Home, where his sister Hannah was a resident. I will always remember Him, Betty, and his neice Margret for all the love they showered Hannah with, and how nice they were to the staff of Carriage House. Please know, you're all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Sincerely, Mary Anthony"
In loving memory of
Jerome Francis Spillane
November 12, 1912 - April 7, 2006
Jerome Francis Spillane Newport, RI - Jerome Francis Spillane, 93, of 33 Arnold Avenue, Newport, RI, died Friday, April 7, 2006, peacefully at the Forest Farm Health Care Center, Middletown, RI. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Brennan Spillane. Born in County Kerry, Irelane, on November 12, 1912, he was the son of the late Thomas Patrick and Bridget Curran Spillane.Mr. Spillane had attended schools in Ireland and moved to the United States in 1948 at the age of 35, to live with his sister Hannah, where he began working in construction and landscaping. He and his wife were the owners of the former Spillane Nursing Home on Arnold Avenue in Newport for over 20 years. For most of his career, he was active in real estate development throughout Newport County. Mr. Spillane was a former member of the Newport Knights of Columbus. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Besides his wife he is survived by a son Francis P. ?Frank? Spillane of Middletown, RI, a daughter Patricia Katherine Spillane Carney of Middletown, RI and five grandchildren, Michael and Timothy Spillane, and Christopher, Thomas, and Sarah Elizabeth Carney. He was also the brother of the late Thomas, Patrick, Daniel, Michael, and John Spillane, Hannah Harrington, and Mary ?Nora? Spillane. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. from the Hambly Funeral Home ?Brick House?, 30 Red Cross Ave, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Josephs Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown?s Lane, Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006, from 4-6 p.m. in the Hambly Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871.
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"Dear "Auntie" Betty and family I was so saddened to hear of "Uncle" Jerome's passing. I have very clear memories of him and your family while living on Vanicek Ave. as a child, and even afterwards, always meeting up at family events. He was a kind man and will be missed. Our love and prayers go out to you at this time."
"Jerome was a friend of my parents - Elizabeth and Matt Crilley, soon after he arrived from Ireland, their home, also. I was in school at St. Catherine Academy then, and remember him as a happy and hard working young man with a ready smile. I am glad to see that he had a good family and a long life. Blessings."
"We always enjoyed our picnics and Thanksgivings and Christmases with Mr. Spillane and family! He was always very kind to the Rices and we will remember him with great love and affection."
""How sweetly lies old Ireland Emerald green beyond the foam' Awakening sweet memories, Calling the heart back home" God be with all you and my He hold each of you in the palm of His hands. Easter is Upon Jerome."
"My Grandfather was a kind, loving man. He will be greatly missed by our family and our friends. I love you Pop."
"My Grandfather was a kind, loving man. He will be greatly missed by our family and our ffriends. I love you pop."