Michael A. Spegar Jr., 78, of Blakely, entered eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. He is the husband of Donna Spegar. The couple was married for five years.
Born in Blakely, son of the late Michael A. Spegar Sr. and Mary Knopp Spegar, he was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, Olyphant, and the Johnson School of Technology, where he went on to excellence in the field of machinist. He was a proud, ambitious and hard-working machinist, earning the highest A rating, and served a lengthy role of employment for nearly 40 years with the Chamberlain Army Ammunition Corporation in Scranton. He also served as an energetic and dedicated trustee and labor leader for the affiliated International Association of Machinists (IAM).
Michael further dedicated his work ethic and talents in the community and his church, Holy Ghost Parish, Olyphant, where he followed his late father's footsteps in dutifully serving as the caretaker in all respects for the parish cemetery and grounds in Blakely for more than 30 years.
Michael lived life to the fullest, and set an example for hard work, perseverance, responsibility and leadership. He led with a sense of humor, intelligence, calm and kindness. He had the answer, solution and a memorable quote and story for every situation in life.
He was an avid lover of the outdoors, especially fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, motorcycles, gardening, flowers, goldfish, frogs and mushrooms. Michael was an exceptional chef and winemaker as well.
He is survived by his two sisters, Magdalen, Blakely; and Matilda and husband, Walter Devaney, New Mexico; children, Michael III, Scranton; Patrick, Jessup; Attorney Lawrence, Jessup; and Deloris, Jessup; and stepchildren, Terrence, Blakely; Jamie, Scranton; Katherine, Scranton; and Kelly, Scranton.
Michael was also predeceased by his late wife of 32 years, Corinne Costanzo Spegar. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Monica Spegar and Helen Moses and husband, John Moses, New York.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lee Besen, Peckville; Dr. Ferdinand Manahan, Scranton; Dr. Stafford Smith, Clarks Summit; Dr. Eugene Grady, Dickson City; and the VNA Hospice Unit and Geisinger Community Medical Center providers for their care of Michael.
The funeral will be conducted Monday from the Michael P. Glinsky Funeral Home Inc., 129 Grant St., Olyphant, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick's Church. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery, Blakely.
Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Please visit www.Glinskyfuneralhome.com for more information.