JANUARY 30, 1959 – APRIL 3, 2021
David Philip Spies, 62, was born on January 30, 1959 in Framingham, Massachusetts. The son of Francis and Phyllis Spies with two older brothers Frank and Daniel. He went on to grow up in Park Ridge where he would meet his future wife Sharon (DiSalvo). From there he went on to college at Fairleigh Dickinson where he competed on the track team and ultimately graduate with a major in Marketing.
David married Sharon DiSalvo on Oct 3, 1981. He was a beloved Husband, cherished Dad, loving Brother and friend to countless people. Professionally he provided for his family first as a sales rep in the aerospace industry, then a floor manager in the production of specialty helicopter parts. From there he would take this metallurgical and manufacturing knowledge over to the medical implant industry at Stryker. He worked his way up from a floor manager to a director of operations setting up knee and hip manufacturing plants in Ireland and China. He finished up his career as the President of his own company, Manufacturing Xcellence, as a consultant for other medical device companies. All the while managing to be a present and loving husband to his Wife and role model, coach and supportive father to his two sons Michael and Joseph.
He is survived by his wife Sharon Spies, his two sons Michael and Joseph and his brother Daniel.
Throughout his life he enjoyed vacations to Florida with his family, golfing with family, friends and colleagues, being a fan and coaching his children through the recreational sports system. He always enjoyed a nice sunny day at the beach or hanging out in the backyard by the pool. He loved to take trips up to Lake George with his buddy’s and was an avid sports fan watching his NY Yankees and Giants and Phil Mickelson.
He will be remembered by all for his loving, caring nature, cheerful and positive outlook, competitive drive, wise guidance and passion for the things that he did.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to his preferred charity, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation in memory of his Mother Phyllis at the link https://www.alzinfo.org/donate/donation_form/ or another charity of your choice
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