WESTFIELD – Walter L. Spitzer, Sr., 71, a lifelong Westfield resident, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in a local nursing home. He was born on May 28, 1942, a son of the late William P. and Edith (Rhodes) Spitzer.
He attended local schools and retired from the former Peck Lumber Co. as a forklift operator. He loved draft horses and was a former member of the Eastern Draft Horse Association and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Westfield. In his free time he enjoyed working in the woods, the local fairs and watching Red Sox games with his sons.
He is survived by his beloved wife of forty one years, Marion E. (Aiken) Spitzer; four sons, Matthew of Springfield, Wayne of West Springfield, Richard and his wife Shana of Westfield, and William Phillips of Pittsfield. He also leaves three brothers, Charles Spitzer of Pittsfield, John Pfieler of NY, and Rudolph Pfieler of Hinsdale, MA. He will be sadly missed by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Walter L. Spitzer, Jr. in 2001, and his infant daughter, Suzanne Spitzer in 1966. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Carl Spitzer, and William Spitzer, Jr. and two sisters, Marie Richards, and Nancy Macomber.
In honoring his request no services are scheduled. The Legacy Funeral Home of Westfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit legacy-funeralhome.com to express condolences.
