Alphonse Spiotta, 84, of Batavia, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
Alphonse was born April 14, 1930 in Batavia, a son of the late Michael and Mary Spiotta.
He was a machinist/tool maker at Batavia Machine & Tool and was a veteran, serving with the United States Army. Alphonse was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Sportsman Coon Hunters Association and the former St. Nick's Club. He enjoyed gardening and coon hunting. Alphonse was family oriented and he enjoyed watching his grandson's sporting events. He loved dogs and was known for his peppers and onions that he would bring to family reunions.
Survivors include one son, Alan (Linda) Spiotta of Corfu; one daughter, Karen Spiotta of Batavia; two grandsons, Jason (Kristy) Korczak of Hatboro, PA and Trevor Spiotta of Corfu; two great-granddaughters, Katie Korczak and Molly Korczak; one sister, Rose Ruhlman of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.
Alphonse is predeceased by his wife, Joan Spiotta. He is a brother of the late John Spiotta, Frank Spiotta, Anthony Spiotta, Julia Queal, Dominic Spiotta, Anna Spiotta, Frances VanValkenburg and Michael Spiotta.
Calling hours are Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish, 8656 Church Street, East Pembroke. Entombment with full military honors will be in St. Joseph's Mausoleum, Batavia.
Memorials may be made to Volunteers For Animals, P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY 14021.