Paul Joseph Spano, Sr.

Paul Joseph Spano, Sr., 91, husband of Judith Breme Robbins and a resident of Silver Beach, VA, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at Heritage Hall Healthcare of Nassawadox, VA. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Rosario and Theresa Groia Spano. He was a retired electrical engineer and a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, V.F.W. in Clayton, DE, and the American Legion Post 56 in Cheriton, VA. Mr. Spano was a musician and his military career included playing in a special services band. While in the Philippines during WWII, he played for General MacArthur and saw the final peace treaty signed with the Japanese on the USS Missouri. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Teri Stallone and her husband, Michael, of New Jersey, Kathy Brill and her husband, Stephen, of Maine, David M. Robbins and his wife, Eva, and Jonathan S. Robbins and his wife, Cathy, all of North Carolina; six grandchildren, Justina, Amanda, Emily, Ariana, Sophia, and George. He was predeceased by a son, Charles Dominick Spano. To honor his request, no public service will be held. Contributions in his memory may be made to Heritage Hall Activities Fund, P. O. Box 176, Nassawadox, VA 23413 or to American Legion Post 56, P. O. Box 351, Cheriton, VA 23316. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, Virginia.