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 19, 2021
    Mike and Suzanne Szalkiewicz says:
    Dear Debbie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless your father on his heavenly journey. Love to you all

  • September 19, 2021
    Robin Luketic Cain says:
    Uncle Vince was such a pleasure to be around I loved his great smile I remember him dancing he loved to dance I will miss hearing about him from his girls RIP

  • September 19, 2021
    Judy Jones says:
    Have so many memories of wonderful Uncle Vince! I remember going with him on his paper route once. Had to get up in the middle of the night; never asked to go again, lol. I remember one year he dressed up as Santa for all the kids. He was the best polka dancer at family weddings. Buck also has wonderful memories of golfing trips with him. He said Uncle Vince loved playing cards. They went out to breakfast and Uncle Vince showed him how to pour syrup in the middle of a stack of pancakes. Buck thought that was cool!

  • September 19, 2021
    Mary C Kelly says:
    So sorry to hear of your loss, , continued prayers for all of you.

  • September 19, 2021
    Barb and Skip Bickar says:
    We are so very sorry to learn of Vince passing. We send our condolences to the entire Spolarich family. Memories of Vince from St. Stans and Breaktime Billiards at Steeler games will not soon be forgotten.