Sammy Spatola, 69, of Brick NJ passed away Wednesday, January 19th surrounded by his family.
Sammy was born in Palermo, Italy and emigrated to the United States at the age of 6, settling in Brooklyn, NY. He went to New Utrecht High School and worked in the family pizza business with his father and siblings. After learning other jobs he settled into photography and began his career at Kodak as a successful salesman. On weekends he photographed weddings and created elaborate albums in Photoshop. Years later he advanced himself to work for DG3 Graphic as a graphic designer.
In addition to being a hard worker, Sammy loved music. He played guitar and enjoyed going to concerts. Some of his favorite bands were the Beatles, Van Halen, and Led Zeppelin. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Dianne, collecting old cars, doing card tricks, magic tricks, and boating. He had an amazing community of friends that he had many laughs with. Sammy was a jokester, a prankster, and a passionate man who will be sorely missed.
Sammy is predeceased by his mother Paolina, father Rosario, and brother Anthony Spatola.
Sammy is survived by his cherished wife Dianne Spatola, his children Paul Spatola and his wife Donna of Old Bridge, Michael Spatola of Old Old Bridge, and Nick Spatola and his wife Jessica of Freehold; his siblings Nick Spatola and his wife Francesca, Michael Spatola and his wife Michele, and Laura Politi and her husband Andy; and his beloved grandchildren Nicholas, Rocco, Liana and Giovanni. He had many loving nieces and nephews as well.
Visitation will be Monday, January 24th from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-9:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A funeral service will be offered on Tuesday, January 25th at 10:30 AM at the Holmdel Funeral Home. A committal service will follow at Holmdel cemetery mausoleum.