James W. SPANIOLO

3 MAR 1922 - 19 OCT 2014

• BIRTH: 3 MAR 1922, Charlotte, Eaton County, MI
• DEATH: 19 OCT 2014, Hospice House of Mid-Michigan

• MARRIAGE: 1951, Ingram County, MI

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[N23226] James W. Spaniolo

Birth 3 Mar 1922
Charlotte, Eaton County, MI

Death 19 Oct 2014 (aged 92)
Lansing, Ingham County, MI

Burial
Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Lansing, Ingham County, MI
Memorial ID 137526153

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The family of James W. Spaniolo mourns the death of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law, and uncle. He left us with many happy memories filled with much love. He was born to Italian immigrant parents, Vincent & Theresa. He loved sports, earning 9 varsity letters at Charlotte High School. He entered Michigan State College in 1940, a member of their freshman baseball team recalling that one of his proudest moments was getting a locker at Jenison Fieldhouse.
His college career was interrupted by his service in the US Army from 1943 to 1946. He served with the 305th Station Hospital in England. He returned home and graduated with honors from MSC in 1947 with a degree in history and political science. He married the love of his life, Josephine Coscarelli, in 1951 and together they raised a loving family of five children in Cassopolis, Michigan. He partnered with his brother Victor in many businesses, including two weekly newspapers: the Cassopolis Vigilant and the Edwardsburg Argus. James loved newspapers, sweets, gardening, history, Shakespeare, sports, MSU, and his family most of all. All five of his children graduated from MSU. He commented to one of his daughters that he loved Michigan State almost as much as he loved the United States. He and Josephine had season football tickets for more than 50 years. Even in their late 70’s they were firmly ensconced in their favorite seats - top row of the upper deck! He was preceded in death by his siblings John, Charles, Helena, Peter, Robert, Michael, Victor, and Virginia and his goddaughter Diane. He will be missed by his wife Josephine; children Charles (Suzanne), Lucy McCauslin (Michael), Gloria, Victor (Kim), and Natalie; grandchildren Thomas, John, Lia, Angelina, Sabrina, and Brianna; and great grandson Oren. In honor of his beloved Spartans and because it is Michigan Week, Spartan attire is strongly encouraged at the services. Donations may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or Cass County Medical Care Facility. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the caregivers at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan and the best neighbors anyone could ask for in Holt. The Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Mason, with Rev. Fr. Kusitino Cobona as celebrant. The Rosary was prayed.
Palmer Bush & Jensen Funeral Home