Howard Spencer

Howard "Reds" E. Spencer, 91, of Newtown Square and formerly of Overbrook, PA passed away on April 23, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia in 1927, he was the beloved son of the late George and Grace (Callahan) Spencer.

Howard served honorably in the US Navy during World War II and worked as a Policeman for Philadelphia until his retirement in 1986. He then worked as a Villanova Public Safety officer until 1999.

Howard fully embraced retirement and enjoyed listening to music, betting the horses, playing cards with his family, and was always up for a trip to the casino. But nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his grandchildren and "Poppy" was so looking forward to meeting the newest grandchild due this summer.

He will be remembered for his dry quick wit and long list of one-liners that could always make you laugh.

Howard was the beloved husband of Mary Anne (Colahan) Spencer; loving father of Maryann Purifico (Danny), Catherine Tweedie (Scott), Howard R. Spencer (Lisa) and Walter Spencer (Yamel); devoted grandfather of Deanna, Nicole, Kyra, Caitlyn, Matthew, Ethan, Conor, Oliver, Desmond and Everett; dear brother of Anne Arters, Joan Spencer and Raymond Spencer. Predeceased by his siblings; George, Walter, Robert, Edna Depew and Marion Mortimer.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 7:00-9:00 Friday, April 26, 2019 and Saturday 8:15-9:15 AM at the Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Golden Memory Clinic at Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 or to Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice, 240 N. Radnor-Chester Road, Radnor, PA 19087.

Visitation

Saturday, April 27, 2019 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
The Donohue Funeral Home
1627

Pike West Chester 19382, United States