James J. Spiller age 98 of Washington formerly of Houston passed away Monday October 1, 2012 at Strabane Woods.
He was born February 15, 1914 in Chartiers Twp. a son of the late Batista and Domenica Rigetti Spiller. Mr. Spiller lived his entire life in Houston and was member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg. Prior to his retirement in 1969 he had been employed as a mine foreman with Mathis Coal Pittsburgh Consolidated. Mr. Spiller was an avid fisherman and bowler, and loved to be with his family to whom he was always extremely generous.
On October 10, 1936 he married Anna M. Christy who died November 6, 1996. Surviving are two daughters; Marlyn Presto of Houston and Helen (Randy) Mathura of Davidsonville Maryland, a son Robert J (Paulette) Spiller of Washington, a brother Robert Spiller of Houston, Six grandchildren, eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his wife are three brothers Henry, Frank and Joseph Spiller.
Friends are welcome from 2-8pm Wednesday October 3, 2012 in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P/Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street 724-745-8120 where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 am Thursday October 4, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Thursday in St. Patrick Church. Interment will follow is St. Patrick Cemetery.