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He was born in the Bronx on July 18, 1936, to the late Frank and Anne Spano. He would spend the first part of his life in the Bronx, working as a physical education teacher for Evander Childs High School for 30 years. During that same time, he also coached the school's football, basketball and baseball teams. After retiring, he would continue his coaching career at both Trinity Catholic High School and for many years in the Stamford Babe Ruth League. He loved to read, golf and watch his grandchildren play sports.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Schoen-Spano; two daughters, Linda Spano and Deborah Spano-Kellner, both of Stamford; a son, David Spano and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Franco-Spano of East Haven, Conn.; four grandchildren; and former son-in-law Robert Kellner.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. at the Leo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St., Stamford, followed by burial at the Temple Beth El Cemetery, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the East Haven High School Boys Basketball Team, c/o Coach Ricky Narracci, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven, CT 06513, or the Stamford High School Girls Basketball Team c/o Coach Diane Burns, 55 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford, CT 06902.
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