John William Spiegel
Born: Sat., Jul. 31, 1920
Died: Sun., Oct. 16, 2016
Visitation
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Fri., Oct. 21, 2016
Location: Assumption Church
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM Fri., Oct. 21, 2016
Location: Assumption Church
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John W. Spiegel
October 16, 2016
John William Spiegel, 96 of Syracuse passed away on Sunday at home. life resident of Syracuse he was born on July 31, 1920 to Norbert V. Spiegel and Marguerite Schiller Spiegel. He was a 1938 graduate of North High school and attended Syracuse University for two years. John enlisted in the Air Cadet Program in 1942. He served during WWII in the Army Air Force Communications Service as a Flight Director and Air Traffic Controller. He was two years in Nigeria and Morocco at the Marrakesh Air Base.
Discharged December 5th 1945 he married Doris M. Barthel in February 26, 1946.
He managed with his brother in partnership the family business "Spiegels' Food" on the corner of Danforth St and First North, next to Keller and Weber's Meat Market. The store was a third generation business, running from 1900 to 1972.
John worked several years as credit Manager and food service salesman for S.M. Flickinger Co. Later working as a teacher assistant with handicapped children for the Syracuse School District retiring in 1986. During retirement he and his wife took many cruises and vacations in Maine.
He was an avid sports fan of Syracuse University. He enjoyed fishing on Oneida Lake, also golf, bowling, square dancing and playing pool once a week with his many friends. John was a lifetime member of Assumption Church and the Pastimes Athletic Club. He was a member ot the retired teachers Association. He was predeceased by his son in law Marty Parkinson
He is survived by his wife of 70 years Doris, a son Jack (Sue) Spiegel, three daughters, Susan (Michael)
Diehl, Janice Parkinson, Terri (Chris Kowalski) Monnet, a brother Norbert (Carol) Spiegel, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 11:00am in Assumption Church. Entombment in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Calling hours are Friday 10-11 am in the Church 812 N. Salina St.
Contributions to the Dominican Monastery or Assumption Church.
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Robert P. Brauchle
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Posted Tue October 18, 2016
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Sorry for your loss, I only meet John a few times through my Uncle William Schiller and the stories my mom ( Alice "Schiller " Brauchle would tell about John growing up where delightful, John seemed like a very sweet person.
Robert & Toni Brauchle
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Michael Miller
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Posted Tue October 18, 2016
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My parents Robert and Rose Miller were blessed with great friends. John and Doris were their friends, the kind that help make life wonderful.
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Mary Connell
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Posted Tue October 18, 2016
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Carol and Norb, I know how proud Norb is that John was his "older" brother, how they both served in World War II and how they worked together in the family business. I met John and Doris at Norb's birthday celebration last November. I was happy to shake John's hand because I knew he was very special to Norb. I am sending my thoughts and sympathy to you and to John's family.
Sincerely,
Mary Connell
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Glenn Armstrong
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Posted Tue October 18, 2016
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I remember seeing and speaking with John and Doris frequently when they were attending Mass at Assumption - there was never a time when I ever encountered an unkind word - or ever heard a disparaging comment about them. True Gems!! He will be truly missed. Prayers for peace for all of you!.
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Jean Diamond
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Posted Tue October 18, 2016
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Sorry for your loss.
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Carol (Rees) Lisi
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Posted Thu October 20, 2016
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Spiegel Family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. May the memory of his love surround you always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this most difficult time.
(My Mother Catherine Rees was a good friend of Doris...and I was Terri's walking partner
to & from Pere LeMoyne school).
Mike & Carol (Rees) Lisi
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Rose Tomczak
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Posted Mon November 21, 2016
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Janice & family,
So sorry about the loss of your Dad. My prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Rose Tomczak
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