Obituary of John Anthony Spallone

SPALLONE John Anthony Sr. Age 53 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Friday August 17, 2012. John was born in Elmira, NY on August 29, 1958 the son of Vincent J. and Theresa Sipka Spallone. John married his wife Lori F. Koliwasky on February 14, 1997. He was a retired corrections officer, Drill Instructor for the NYS Department of Corrections, Monterey Shock Incarceration Facility. Mr. Spallone volunteered at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, he had just joined the NS Powertrain Bike Team and was mapping out the Bike Tour for the Race for the Cure. John loved building and will be missed dearly by his 3 cats and 3 dogs. He was pre-deceased by his father Vincent J. Spallone. Mr. Spallone is survived by his loving wife Lori; son: Andrew N. Spallone of Horseheads,NY; mother: Theresa Sipka Spallone of Horseheads, NY; brother: Vincent Spallone of Tampa, FL; sisters and brother-in-law: Rosemarie and Charles Franzese of Watkins Glen, NY; Barbara Mold of Elmira, NY; brothers and sister-in-laws: George F. and Marnie Koliwasky of Horseheads, NY; Sherry and Doug Sears of Clifton Park, NY; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of caring friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 10 AM St. Peter and Paul's Church in Elmira, NY with the Rev. Walter Wainwright Officiating. In Lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember John through donations to the Chemung County Humane Society Rt. 352 Elmira, NY 14903. The family would like to give a special thank you to Charlie and Seana Juda and Angie and Chris. Arrangements entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY.