Farrugia, Spiro
Farrugia, Spiro Vincent
April 22, 1926 - April 8, 2024We lost an amazing man, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed peacefully, loved by his entire family around the globe, and friends too numerous to count. No one adored him more than his children: Barbara (Arthur), Brian, Jeff (Donna), and Lorraine. He was predeceased by Emily, his loving wife of 40 years. Many happy years were also shared with his wife Peggy in Rossmoor, California.
Spiro was a mentor and an inspiration to his grandchildren, Gordon Hagan, Janice Hagan (William), Katie Hagan (Aidan), Spencer Farrugia (Kymberlyn), Lindsay Johnson (Lance), Ashley Farnam (Robert), Sam Lute, Julie Farrugia, Daniel Farrugia (Elizabeth). He played a key role in their lives and remained closely connected until his last day. His ten great-grandchildren, Ava, Hannah, Abby, James, Laiden, Levi, Fowler, Frank, Elliott, and Bennett, are blessed to have known him.
Born in Malta, to George and Vincenza Farrugia, he was the oldest of four sons; predeceased by his brothers Tony (Doris), Fred (Sally), George (Carmen). He lived his life as an adventure, travelling the world, living in four different countries and regularly returning to his beloved Malta.
Spiro moved to Toronto in 1951 working for the Toronto Transit Commission, driving street cars and buses. Along with his wife Emily, they owned and operated a Fish and Chip restaurant. They also fostered two children and Spiro started a new career with Kodak Canada. He moved to the San Francisco area in l969, and continued his career with Kodak Eastman, retiring after nearly twenty years. He lived a life of balance, putting his family first.
As a talented and well-rounded athlete, he played soccer (football) in the British Air Force during WWII, and represented Britain in Track and Field during the 1948 Olympics. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, table tennis and pickleball into his nineties. He danced at every party and loved to swim. He enjoyed long walks that somehow always ended with an ice cream cone in hand.
Spiro was quick-witted and charming, his jokes and infectious smile lit up a room. This continued until the last days of his life, when his youngest great grandchildren had him smiling on FaceTime.
Spiro's zest for life was infectious. He treated all people, with respect and dignity. He taught his family, to appreciate every moment and showed us how to love without limits. We will always remember his cheerful disposition, his devotion to family, and his unfaltering kindness. We will miss him dearly.
His beloved memory and vibrant spirit will remain alive forever.
