Richard M. Spaziante, 72

Richard M. Spaziante, of Yonkers, passed away Tuesday December 4. He was 72.

Born in the Bronx June 28, 1946, to Michael and Maria (nee Ferrara), Richard proudly served in the United States Army from 1967-1969 before honing his craft as a master carpenter. Richard was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved children Richard Joseph Spaziante (Bethany) and Jennifer Spaziante-DiFilippo (Enrico); his cherished grandchildren Jonathan, Benjamin, Sophia and Amerigo; as well as his dear siblings Anthony, Steven and Hillary.

To honor his life family and friends will gather Thursday 4:00pm – 8:00pm at the Greenwich location of Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich (203) 869-5968.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 11:00am at St. Paul’s R.C. Church, Greenwich. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. For more information or to place an online condolence, www.coxeandgraziano.com.