Assembly Resolution No. 965

BY: M. of A. Crouch

CELEBRATING the life and accomplishments of
Michael A. Spaccaforno, meritorious veteran, devoted
family man and dedicated member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Michael A. Spaccaforno died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019,
at the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, Born on July 16, 1947, in New York City, Michael Anthony
Spaccaforno and his family lived in Astoria, Queens, and then Rosedale,
New York; he attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Long Island City,
New York, and in 1965, he graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in
Cambria Heights, New York; and

WHEREAS, Michael A. Spaccaforno then enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps and completed his eight months of training at Parris Island
in South Carolina, Camp Lejuene in North Carolina, and Camp Pendelton in
California; and

WHEREAS, During the Vietnam War, Michael A. Spaccaforno proudly
served his country in 38 combat missions, earning numerous awards and
accolades for his heroism and bravery; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service in 1968,
Michael A. Spaccaforno returned to New York and studied advanced
drafting, design and structures at the Delahanty School of Architecture;
and

WHEREAS, After working in the store front industry for five years,
Michael A. Spaccaforno opened his own company, All Town Glass, in West
Islip, New York; and

WHEREAS, On June 9, 1988, Michael A. Spaccaforno married his wife,
Susan; in that same year, the couple and their four children moved to
Trout Creek, New York, where he opened, organized and incorporated Forno
Enterprises, an architectural and aluminum contract glazing company; and

WHEREAS, During this time, Michael A. Spaccaforno and his wife also
purchased a building in Walton, New York, and opened a retail store, the
Village Closet on Delaware Street, serving the needs of their community
for over two decades; and

WHEREAS, Michael A. Spaccaforno was an important and vital part of
his community in numerous other capacities including Commander of
American Legion Post No. 1554 and member of the Board of Directors for
the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, In 2009, Michael A. Spaccaforno began his political career
as a Town of Masonville Councilman, and from 2012-2019, he held the
title of Town of Masonville Supervisor; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment, Michael A.
Spaccaforno was always ready to lend a helping hand and strived to make
his community a better place for its resident to live, work and play;
and

WHEREAS, In addition to his role as a civil servant, Michael A.
Spaccaoforno will forever be remembered as a warrior and patriot who
loved his country, the Marines and his family; this great man truly
epitomized the phrase "Once a Marine always a Marine"; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Michael A. Spaccaforno leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Michael A. Spaccaforno,
meritorious veteran, devoted family man and dedicated member of his
community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Michael A. Spaccaforno.