James V. Spavale Sr.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Tue, April 05, 2022; cherished brother to Ray (Doris), David (Sue), Terry, and Mary; beloved father to Suzie, Jim (Lisa), and Mark (Mathieu); step-father to Mickey and Cathi, devoted grandfather to Jennifer (Jay), Andrew, Alison, Nichole, Ashley, and David; great grandfather to Draven, Frost, Aiddon, and Blaise; dearest uncle to Steve (Jane), Michelle (James), Christine, Anthony, Samuel, Danielle, Gloria, Angela, and Vincenzo; cousin, and trusted friend to many.

Jim was born in St. Louis, MO to Vincenza (Nonnie) and Sam. He attended Holy Innocents School. Grew up on The Hill and started work at Ruggeri’s Restaurant where he met several of his lifelong friends. He met, fell in love, and married Catherine (Katie) Callahan. Jim served in the armed forces with a tour in post war Germany. After leaving the restaurant business he opened his own business as a locksmith (James Lock & Key) and continued to pursue his passion up and through retirement. After some years had passed after Katie’s passing, Jim married longtime friend Sandy (Joyner) Rinaldi, who passed January 5th, 2021. In his later years he moved down to Katy, TX to be closer his son and family.

Services: Visitation on Wednesday, April 13th from 8:30 am until 9:30 am at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 5130 Wilson Ave. Funeral Mass will immediately follow visitation at 9:30 am. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 6901 MacKenzie Rd.

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