Ermogine F. “Beany” Spagnolli
- Ermogine “Beany” Spagnolli
CROGHAN ~ Ermogine Forni Spagnolli, 87, of 6926 George St., Croghan, formerly of Beaver Falls and Cape Vincent, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at Lewis County General Hospital following complications from a stroke suffered on Thursday, August 11, 2011.
“Beany,” as he was known to all, was born October 7, 1923, in Croghan, NY, son of Antonio and Josephine Forni Spagnolli. He graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1941 and went to work for Beaverite Products, Inc. Beaver Falls.
A World War II veteran, he entered the U.S. Army in February, 1943. After receiving his basic training at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO, he was assigned to the 1881st Aviation Engineers Camouflage Battalion. He was stationed in Tucson, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO and Raton, NM. In December of 1944, he was ordered to the Philippine Islands where he served until February of 1945 when he was honorably discharged after having attained the rank of 1st Sergeant. During his military tenure he received the Distinguished Service Badge, American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Philippine’s Liberation Ribbon. Upon his return home from the war he returned to work at Beaverite Products and retired as Plant Manager in 1987.
He married Ann LaMourey on October 6, 1951, at the Beaver Falls United Methodist Church
with Reverend Kendall Scouten officiating. Mrs. Spagnolli passed away on October 9, 2009.
Surviving are their five daughters, Mary Jo and William Burkhard, Beaver Falls, Lori and Michael
Wiley Cape Vincent, Tina and William Campeau, Croghan, Jane and Veryle Lyndaker, Croghan and Tonya and Timothy Roach, Round Hill, VA, a sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Spagnolli, Beaver Falls, a sister-in-law, Muriel Spagnolli, Binghamton, a brother-in-law, Cul ver LaMourey, 15 grandchildren; Jason and Nicholas Burkhard, Matthew, Scott, Elizabeth and Bryan Wiley, Erica, Jacob and Angela Campeau, Bryson and Tyler Lyndaker, Joshua, Lucas, Noah and Caleb Roach and 6 great grandchildren; Haleigh and Alison Campeau, Addison Burkhard, Liam Lumpp, Melanie and Tatum Wiley. A brother, Dino Spagnolli passed away on Dec 12, 2010.
Beany was a past member of the Beaver Falls Fire Department, a member of the United
Methodist Church, Beaver Falls, a member of the Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 American Legion, the Croghan Railway Historical Society and was an Eagle Scout. Beany loved trains, was a stamp collector and an avid follower of sports, especially the sports his children and grandchildren participated in. In his earlier years he was an avid bowler an enjoyed traveling to Hawaii.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday August 19, 2011 from the Beaver Falls United
Methodist Church with retired United Methodist minister, Rev. Bruce W. Chapman and Rev. Tracy L. Cook officiating. Interment with military honors will be made in the Riverside Annex Cemetery, Beaver Falls. Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Thursday at the Scanlon Funeral Home 9791 Main Street, Croghan. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Croghan or Beaver Falls Fire Department and the Railroad Historical Society of Northern NY P.O. Box 317 Croghan, NY 13327.
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Mary Jo and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your whole family at this very difficult time. May the blessing of having your family and all who love you to share your sorrow, bring you peace. Love Christine and Jeff
We worked with Beany at Beaverite
Products. He was a great supervisor to
have. Our deepest sympathy to you all for
your loss. We are sure you will miss
your dad.
To the Spagnolli family,
Sorry for the loss of your father,father-in-law and grandfather.
God be with you all at this time of loss and stay strong for each other and be there for each other.
God Bless,
Carl,Dalys Montanye and family
John and I send our sympathy to all of Beany’s family especially Betty whom I know the best. Beany was a good friend to my parents, Earl and Laurene Robinson, and he will be missed by all.
Bethany and John Aust
To the Spagnolli family,
Our thoughts are with all of Beany’s family at this difficult time. He certainly enjoyed life and his family.
We have such nice memories of him and his support of the athletic program at BRCS.
Fondly,
Bob and Carol Norcross
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