The Oakland Press July 18, 2002

Lyle B Spezia

SPEZIA, LYLE B.; of Lake Orion; July 16, 2002; age 90; dear father of Mary Jane Parker of Rochester, and Betty Ann Spezia of ake Orion; beloved grandfather of Rip, Jack and Cindy; loved by great-grandchildren Brianne, Brad, Jonathon and Veronica; also survived by brother John Spezia of Leonard; preceded in death by brothers, Joe, Phil, Robert and Louis; sisters, Theresa, Ann and Mary. Mr. Spezia was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy to whom he was married 33 years. Later he was married to Helen Walker until her death in 1982. Mr. Spezia was born in Italy and came to Rochester in 1913. He grew up on the family farms on Avon and Stoney Creek Roads. He was employed by Oakland County Road Commission for 42 years. Funeral Service Friday 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family will receive friends Thursday at the Lake Orion Chapel, Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, with visiting hours of 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Interment East Lawn Cemetary. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.