ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SPADARO, JAMES J. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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SPADARO, JAMES J. 
(April 26, 1915 - June 13, 2012)

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James J. Spadaro passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was born April 26, 
1915 in Albany, NY to the late Sam and Mary Pagano Spadaro.

The beloved husband of Catherine Corte Spadaro for 64 years, he is survived by 
his son, James J. Spadaro, M.D. (Liz); four daughters: Mary Margaret Miller 
(Chuck), Nancy S. Hilbert D.V.M. (William, M.D.), Cathy S. Parker (P. Craig, 
M.D.) and Jean S. Vossen (Dave); one brother, Carmen Spadaro; two sisters, 
Angeline Spadaro and Jennie Prunner; 10 grandchildren: Rebecca Miller Gardner, 
Joshua Miller, Stephanie Spadaro, Elisa Spadaro Moore, James J. Spadaro III, 
Lauren Hilbert Gross, Kevin and Justin Hilbert, Paul and Catie Parker and two 
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and 
Anthony Spadaro and two sisters, Rose Mezzatesta and Anne Cavallo.

A graduate of Syracuse University, he lived and worked for 40 years as a 
chemical engineer with USDA at the Southern Regional Research Laboratory in New 
Orleans. During WWII he researched synthetic rubber as a crucial part of the 
war effort. He was part of an official scientific and technical liaison mission 
to China in 1980 as well as a technical advisor to Peru in 1979. He authored 
over 200 technical papers and was the holder of over 75 patents pertaining to 
oilseed products.

After his retirement he spent the last 22 years in Tchefuncte Club Estates. He 
was an avid golfer and a proud member of the R.O.B.’s. His greatest joy was 
spending time with his beloved family as he did most recently last Sunday 
celebrating his 64th wedding anniversary.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at 
2:00 PM on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st 
Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin Saturday at 12:00 Noon.

Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will immediately follow 
mass.

In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred.

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