Robert J. Spoon Obituary
Robert J. "Bob" Spoon, 91, of Gloucester, husband of the late Grace M. (Orlando) Spoon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Addison Gilbert Hospital, surrounded by family.
He was born in Gloucester on September 8, 1931, son of the late Ethel and George Spoon.
Bob attended Gloucester High School and at the young age of 17 he enlisted in the army. So young that his parents had to sign a permission form. He worked at Bird's Eye and O' Donnell- Usen as a fish preparer where he met his loving wife, Grace. He then went to work for Demarco's Cleaners and eventually bought the business where he and Grace continued to work together until retirement.
In the army he became an instructor and trained men using the Bayonet and was their platoon leader, after his army days he did annual trips to the reunions all over the country and reunited with his fellow soldiers. He proudly would wear his army cap and emblems along with his shirts representing the 1st Infantry, the Big Red One and Blue Spader division. He fought in WWII and the Korean War. He even was honored and met President Eisenhower.
Everyone that knew Bob would agree he was one of the nicest and most generous people you could have met. He was an active member for years with the Portuguese Church, Our Lady of Good Voyage and took pride in helping bake the infamous sweet bread at 4 am, that was sold at holidays and penny sales to support the church. He and Grace hosted the Crowning at the church for 2 years. Bob was a member of the Gloucester Elks, VFW, American Legion in Manchester, and Amvets organizations.
For over 20 years he helped coach little league for the team "Giants" and loved the game of baseball. He was an avid bowler and won the championship. As the years went on, he and Grace spent winters in Florida, and when, back home, they enjoyed their time with family and friends in Gloucester, MA. Seaport Grille was his favorite spot to enjoy time with friends which he visited every Friday at noon like clockwork, then routinely make his way over to the VFW and Elks and then to his niece's house for lunch.
He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers Sandra, Barbara, Geneva, Doreen, George & James Spoon, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10 am in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. The burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Visiting hours in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA will be held on Monday, March 6th from 5-7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the: VFW 224 Eastern Ave Gloucester, MA 01930.
