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SPADARELLA, Eleonora

Eleonora Spadarella

Date: Jun 23, 2026 23 de June, 2026

Eleonora Spadarella, aged 95, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. Born on August 26, 1930, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she emigrated to the United States in 1956, where she built a life centered on hard work, faith, and family. Eleonora worked for 25 years as a tailor at Sears Roebuck & Co., later continuing her craft at Jordan Marsh and Macy’s, earning admiration for her skill and dedication. She was the beloved wife of the late Ferdinando Spadarella and mother of the late Frank Spadarella. She is survived by her loving son, Anthony Spadarella, and his wife Joyce, as well as her siblings Teresa Porretta, Margherita DiFabio, and Paolo Cairone. Eleonora was deeply involved in her community and cherished by friends from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park. Known for her quiet strength and devotion, she leaves a lasting legacy of love and grace. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Nursing Center.

Eleonora Spadarella, de 95 años, falleció pacíficamente el 13 de junio de 2026 en Leonardtown, Maryland, rodeada del cariño de su familia. Nacida en Buenos Aires, Argentina, el 26 de agosto de 1930, emigró a Estados Unidos en 1956, donde construyó una vida basada en el trabajo arduo, la fe y la familia. Fue esposa del fallecido Ferdinando Spadarella y madre del difunto Frank Spadarella. Eleonora trabajó durante 25 años en la sastrería para caballeros de Sears Roebuck & Co., y posteriormente en las tiendas Jordan Marsh y Macy’s, donde destacó por su habilidad y dedicación. Le sobreviven su hijo Anthony y su esposa Joyce, así como sus hermanos Teresa Porretta, Margherita DiFabio y Paolo Cairone, además de numerosos familiares y amigos de la iglesia Immaculate Heart of Mary en Lexington Park, Maryland. Su vida se caracterizó por la fortaleza tranquila, la devoción y la gracia. En lugar de flores, la familia sugiere donaciones al St. Mary’s Nursing Center en Leonardtown, en memoria de Eleonora.