Andrew C. Spada

Andrew C. Spada, 17, of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022 after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. He was the beloved son of Claudio and Donna (Szumilak) Spada, born in Hartford on November 29, 2004. Andrew grew up in Rocky Hill, where he was an honor student at RHHS even while battling cancer. He loved his hometown, where he enjoyed playing Lacrosse and Basketball. He spent his summers down at the shore in Niantic, boating, jet skiing, riding his moped, fishing and clamming with his family. In the winter, Andrew liked to work on classic cars and snowmobile in Vermont with his dad and friends. Andrew had a number of hobbies and interests, including Legos, music, Marvel movies, The NY Giants, collecting Pokemon cards and gaming.

Andrew’s favorite thing to do was to spend time with his family, friends and pets. He was always the first to say hello and make others feel welcome. Andrew will always be remembered for having such a bright spirit and always goofing around, dancing, and making people laugh. Everyone loved him; his smile was contagious. Even with everything going on, he managed to always put others first before himself. He will be forever missed.

Besides his parents, Andrew is survived by his two sisters, Caroline and Lilli Spada of Rocky Hill; his maternal grandparents, Mieczyslaw and Katarzyna Szumilak; his paternal grandparents, Roberto and Daniela Spada and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved very much. Andrew was predeceased by his uncle, Mark Snyder. Special thanks to CCMC Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgery and HHC at Home Hospice care, as well as all of Andrew’s doctors and nurses who took such good care of him. Also, a very special thanks to our Rocky Hill Community for all the love and support that you have shown Andrew and our family.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday (May 30th) at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Everyone is invited to gather at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (May 31st) to process to the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St., Wethersfield for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Please feel free to wear your Spada strong shirts to the services. #Spadastrong

Memorial contributions may be made to Neuro-Oncology at Connecticut Children's at give.connecticutchildrens.org/donate or by mail to: Connecticut Children's Foundation, Inc., PO Box 412901, Boston, MA 02241-2901. Please note “IMO Andrew Spada” on the memo. To share a memory of Andrew with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.