Mrs. Alice H. (Sayles) Spina Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

UTICA - Alice H. (Sayles) Spina, age 87, was reunited with her husband when she passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Utica on July 14, 1933, Alice was the daughter of the late Lela Sayles-Imundo. She was raised in Utica and a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School/Class of 1951. On September 29, 1956 she married the love of her life, Nick A. Spina. They were happily married for 52 years until his passing on November 26, 2008. Throughout her life, Alice was devoted to faith and family. She said the Rosary daily and was a devoted Catholic. Her love for her family, especially her children, was unyielding. Alice is survived by her daughter, Jennifer A. Spina; sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony J. and Ginece Spina, Richard S. Sr. and Diane Spina, and Nicholas A. Jr./Ret. USAF and Patricia Spina; grandchildren, Natalie E. and Todd Mecaughey, Andrew J. Spina; Richard S. Jr. and Andrea Spina, Kymberly M. and Anthony Dirig; Caitlyn D. Spina, and Nicholas A. Spina III; and great-grandchildren, Marissa R. Spina, Alyssa M. Spina; and Emily E. Dirig. She also leaves her brother, Thomas Sayles; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sally and Terry Fike, and Katherine and Albert Evans; and the memory of her sister, MaryEllen Amarose who preceded her; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Frances and Rudolph DeTore; sister-in-law, Barbara Sayles; and in-laws, Joseph and Josephine Spina, and James Lopez. The family wishes to thank the staffs of MVHS at St. Elizabeth Medical Center and the Katherine Luther Residential Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, all who were accommodating, kind, gentle, and caring and made a fundamental difference in assisting Alice and her family. In keeping with the family wishes, services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army online at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/ or by mail to 14 Clinton Place, Utica, NY 13501. Private interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. During this time of social distancing that we are all experiencing, please take a moment to connect with Alice’s family through the “Memories” section of her obituary at www.EannaceFuneralHome.com. Our prayers go out to all as a sign of our continued support.

Mrs. Alice H. (Sayles) Spina

July 14, 1933 - January 2, 2021