Vincent Spolarich

June 21, 1931 - September 16, 2021
Vincent Spolarich


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Vincent Spolarich, 90, of Wilmington, NC died Thursday, September 16, 2021, in Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Hospice of Wilmington.

Born June 21, 1931, in Camerovac, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Mile and Anna (Maranich) Spolarich. In 1937 he came to America as an immigrant from Yugoslavia. He entered the United States at the Port of Ellis Island and migrated to Ambridge, PA where he lived and worked until he retired then moved to North Carolina.

He was a retired employee of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He previously sang in the church choir and was an usher. He was a member of the Wilmington Senior Softball League and Senior Bowling League, a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union and a Korean War Veteran. He loved to golf, read, and watch his grandchildren play sports. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and loved watching wrestling on TV.

He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn, his son Donald (Donnie), a brother Donald and two sisters, Catherine, and Mary.

Surviving are his daughters Debra Cool (Harry Cool), Castle Hayne, NC, and Doreen Murnock (Rick Murnock), Purlear, NC. Daughter-in-law, Diana Spolarich, Castle Hayne, NC and his sister Catherine Losch, New Smyrna Beach, FL. His grandchildren Jennifer Murnock Schriber (Alex), Wake Forest, NC, Amber Spolarich Langley (Jake), Cedar Grove, NC, Sarah Murnock Mellon (Bryan), Jacksonville, NC, Adam Spolarich (Daniella), Wollongong, Australia and his four beautiful great grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews.

He loved to dance, sing, and smile. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, September 21st, 2:00 PM, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 4849 Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429.

Memorial contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Life Care, Hospice of Wilmington, NC, or St. Stanislaus Church.

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  • September 25, 2021
    Christine Edgerton says:
    Debbie We are so sorry to hear the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you remember the days ahead all the loving memories of your dad. Al and Christine Edgerton

  • September 21, 2021
    Jim and Caroline Bordeaux says:
    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He is resting peacefully now with your Mom and brother looking down upon you all. With sympathy, Jim and Caroline

  • September 21, 2021
    Ken Denne says:
    Vinnie, enjoed the last 4 years with you at Cambridge!!

  • September 20, 2021
    Ron D Losch says:
    Vinko, you were never the best golfer, but if there was a handicap for eating you would have been scratch. After the all you can eat crabs you and Paul ate In Jacksonville, you both were banned from ever “all you can eat buffets”. Love you like a brother, May God bless and welcome you with open arms. I am better because I knew you.

  • September 20, 2021
    Jerome a kaplan says:
    What a wonderful sweet man. Someone who sets the example on how to lead a good life. I am wiping a tear away from my face and will think of you often