Paul J. Spoth

Colonie- Paul Spoth was born to Walter and Josephine Pfeiffer Spoth on April 23, 1928 in Williamsville, New York. He passed to his next life on Friday, April 24, 2015 after a courageous but peaceful submission to his infirmities of life. Paul was educated in the Catholic tradition at Saints Peter & Paul School in Williamsville and shared a 50th reunion with many of his former classmates in 1996. Upon graduation from high school, Paul worked for the Telephone Company and while there he was drafted to military service in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged after 2 years of active service. Paul enjoyed his naval service and furthered his knowledge of electronics while on board ship. He continued to work at the Telephone Company after his time in the Navy. Paul started at the bottom of the phone company and served in many capacities, retiring as an executive after 45 years. Paul also served as a volunteer in the Williamsville Fire Department and was Captain in the 1950’s. In his retirement years Paul chose to have dogs, and loved them all. Our rescue dog, Buddy, was his close companion through many years, and our most recent dog, Lily will miss him now. Paul golfed in the warm seasons and curled in the cold ones. He made many friends both golfing through the years at many local golf clubs and curling at the Albany Curling Club. Paul curled all over the United States and Canada for more than 30 years and served as president and in other board positions at the Albany Curling Club. One of his greatest pleasures in retirement was working on the toy project with the Albany Police Athletic League. He loved repairing toys and getting them ready for Christmas for the neediest among us. Paul sang in the choir at his churches throughout his life and with the Cathedral Choir for ordinations with the Massed choirs from many local Catholic Churches. Paul was a parishioner at the now Christ Our Light Catholic Church (formerly Our Lady of Mercy) and was a lector for many years. Paul and his wife Chris traveled whenever time and health permitted. Left to mourn Paul’s passing are his wife Christine, the love of his life, and his children, Kathy (Rich) Stiles of Colorado, Paula (Jeff) Cox of North Carolina, Deborah Spoth of Florida, Timothy (Kim) Spoth of New York, and Craig (Jenn) Spoth of Vermont; his grandchildren, DJ, Heather, Emily, Katie, Morgan, Brittany, Noah and Max, and great grandchildren, Dakota, Jessie, Daniel and Decker. Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Directors have been entrusted with the arrangements for Paul’s funeral. A calling hour will be on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2015 at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, New York 12211 from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Mass will be offered by Fr. John Waldron following the calling hour, and interment will be at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. The family requests that no flowers be sent, but please consider contributions to the Police Athletic League of Albany, c/o City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY; Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, New York; or to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, New York. These are charities that were close to Paul’s heart, and contributions in his name would help his spirit live on through their good works. To leave Paul’s family a message on their guestbook, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGfuneralhome.com

Paul J. Spoth

April 23, 1928 - April 24, 2015