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Armando J "Butch" Spagnola

October 19, 1942 ~ July 26, 2017 (age 74) 74 Years Old

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October 19, 1942 ~ July 26, 2017 (age 74) 74 Years Old

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A candle was lit by Maureen Androshick on August 1, 2017 6:59 AM

Message from Lynn Alviggi Heinz

July 30, 2017 3:11 PM

So sorry for your loss. Uncle Butch will always be remembered as a "gentle giant". My family sends prayers to you all.

Message from Nazariy Bobelyak

July 30, 2017 1:39 PM

Mr. Spagnola’s thoughtful, happy, and wonderful personality always shone through. You will be missed and remembered by me and my family. Our hearts go out to the entire family during this time. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Message from Frances Alviggi

July 30, 2017 11:47 AM

Dear Jackie, So sorry to hear about Butch. My prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.

A candle was lit by Frances Alviggi and family on July 30, 2017 11:30 AM

A candle was lit by Frances Alviggi & Family on July 30, 2017 11:27 AM

A candle was lit by The Gangemi family on July 30, 2017 11:25 AM

A candle was lit by Frances Alviggi & Family on July 30, 2017 11:22 AM

A candle was lit by Tracey and Steve Zimmerman on July 29, 2017 9:12 PM

A candle was lit by Marygene and Frank Reilly on July 29, 2017 12:24 PM

A candle was lit by John Finney on July 28, 2017 8:21 PM

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A Traditional Funeral Basket was ordered on July 28, 2017

Message from Kelly Neal

July 27, 2017 6:36 PM

Sending my love to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Kelly Neal on July 27, 2017 6:34 PM

Message from Gregory Sapara

July 27, 2017 3:43 PM

RIP Coach - although I wasn't involved in any of the teams, you were a wonderful teacher and role model. May God's blessings be with you.

A candle was lit by The Day Family on July 27, 2017 3:30 PM

Message from Thomas Smith

July 27, 2017 3:26 PM

To the Spagnola family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. He was an inspiration and a true leader to all of us who had the opportunity to play for him. I remember one of his favorite quotes was "never shortchange a Dunellen kid" and he was right. He instilled into all his players the confidence to play the game at a higher level and be successful both on and off the field. To me, he will always be known as "Coach". God bless and rest in peace "Coach".

Message from Jeff Nolan

July 27, 2017 2:39 PM

Butch was simply next to my father the most important man in my life . He took me into his personal life and his football life and " schooled " me on every aspect of high school football from strategy to how to handle people - His passion for the game was second to none his love of his players ( which he forever talked about ) was even greater " loving the game " and putting in Herculean hours was important he'd say but not as important as caring about your players - He could be " tough " on you but always with a purpose - Years after his retirement always after some great great Dunellen victorys along with some crushing defeats I would leave the crowd at the bar and make my way up those small porch stairs where Butch or his loving wife Jackie would open the door - then go to his famous kitchen table where he would break out the Anisette discuss every aspect of the game - for me often with a huge smile but sometimes tears - I would leave the way I came in and thank him again for all that he did for me - He'd say he was proud of me - words that couldn't have meant more RIP Butch I'll never coach another game without looking up and hoping you are watching - love never dies

Message from Jeff Nolan

July 27, 2017 1:18 PM

Butch was simply the most important man in my life next to my father - He took me in to his passion and deep love for high school football - invited me to his home where he " schooled " me and pushed me in every direction including the most important to him - loving his players unconditionally - Taskmaster with a huge heart -even after retirement his house was the first one I went to after some great great victories as well as crushing heart breaking defeats - Going up his stairs the door would open and then I got to sit in his " famous " kitchen drink Anisette and go over every aspect of the game warts and all - I would leave tell him thanks for everything and he would say years after he took in a kid that wanted to coach football - " I'm proud of you " No words meant more to me then those - RIP Butch I will never coach another game without looking up and hoping your watching

Message from Steve Kania

July 27, 2017 11:47 AM

My mentor, and friend for life....so grateful we could reconnect this past year with your grandson, Matthew. My fond memories of you will live on forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie and all your family and friends who loved you so much.

A candle was lit by Richard and Carol DeVito on July 27, 2017 11:06 AM

A candle was lit by Roberta & George Maurer & family on July 26, 2017 8:24 PM

Message from Richard ,Wendy Gee

July 26, 2017 8:24 PM

You are loved , And always remembered
One and only, our great Uncle Butch
Thanks for all you brought to our lives ,truly a great man . Rest In Peace .Blessings to all
-2 Thessalonians 3:16

Message from Richard ,Wendy Gee

July 26, 2017 8:23 PM

You are loved , And always remembered
One and only, our great Uncle Butch
Thanks for all you brought to our lives ,truly a great man . Rest In Peace .Blessings to all
-2 Thessalonians 3:16

Message from Richard ,Wendy Gee

July 26, 2017 8:23 PM

You are loved , And always remembered
One and only, our great Uncle Butch
Thanks for all you brought to our lives ,truly a great man . Rest In Peace .Blessings to all
-2 Thessalonians 3:16

Message from Richard DeVito

July 26, 2017 2:21 PM

God bless my eternal friend.