Rosario J. "Joe" Spagnolo

Retired Revere Firefighter Rosario "Joe" Spagnolo passed away on April 3, 2023, at the age of 78. A proud soldier in the United States Army, Mr. Spagnolo ended his fearless battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma stemming from Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Mr. Spagnolo was the long-time commander of the Italian American War Veterans (I.T.A.M) Post 17 on Lucia Avenue in Revere, Massachusetts. Mr. Spagnolo also founded, built, and owned, along with JAK Realty, the property at 750 Washington Ave currently containing Nick's Deli and Nonni's Pizza. In 1979, Army Corporal Joe Spagnolo was one of 200 soldiers-four chosen from each state-to attend the White House in Washington D.C. with his wife Dorothy, for a ceremony and dinner reception held in the East Room by President Jimmy Carter unveiling a new stamp honoring the Vietnam Veteran. Joe loved being around people and was an intelligent humorist who always kept everyone guessing on the seat of their pants from his love of trivia and witty sayings. Never without a Dunkin' Donuts coffee in his hand, Joe was a great father who taught both of his sons to play baseball and the correct way to be gentlemen, and he will be dearly missed. Born in Revere on March 24, 1945, to the late Rosario and Teresa Spagnolo. Beloved father of Joseph Spagnolo and his wife Jessica of FL, and Brian Spagnolo and his wife Gabriella of Revere. Dear brother of Anthony Spagnolo of Revere, Vincent "Jimmy" Spagnolo and his wife Donna of Saugus, Katherine Tiro and her late husband Ralph of Malden formerly of Revere, Connie Riley of Saugus, Elizabeth Arone of Revere, and the late Mary Flammia, and Domenic Spagnolo. Cherished grandfather of Joseph and Ellie Spagnolo, and Jackson Spagnolo. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 11:00am to 12:00pm followed by a Prayer Service in the Funeral Home at 12:00pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment with Military Honors at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Joe's name to the DAV – Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250-0301 or at www.dav.org. For guest book please visit www.buonfiglio.com

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