Louis “Louie” Frank Spadafore, 65, entered eternity peacefully on April 26, 2023, with his family by his side.
Louie was born October 8, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of the late Frank Spadafore and Edith Angela Galluzzi.
Louie served his community in multiple roles in a career that spanned over 40 years. Initially working in the medical field as a Physiological Monitoring Technician at St. Luke’s Hospital in downtown Phoenix, he transitioned to a position with the City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department after receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Arizona State University in 1987.
In 2006, while continuing his work in the Parks & Recreation Department, he applied to and was accepted into the Phoenix Police Academy. After completing his Academy training, he was sworn in as an Arizona Post Certified Law Enforcement Officer and served in the Phoenix PD Reserve Division as a patrol officer from 2006-2014.
In 2013, after retiring from the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, Louie began a full-time career in law enforcement for the State of Arizona. He worked for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Enforcement and Compliance Division & retired in 2019 as a Detective with the Office of Inspector General.
Louie was always ready to serve and was a youth sports coach, Mountain Pointe Pony League baseball coach, USO volunteer, Scout Leader, and member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member and avid volunteer for the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association & the National Recreation and Parks Association during his time with the City of Phoenix.
Louie is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Mary, sons Frank (Adrienne) of Puyallup, Washington, Michael (Dana) of Phoenix, & Anthony of Phoenix, grandsons Connor & Kyle of Puyallup, Washington, sister Linda Rice of Fraser, Michigan, brother Dino of Clinton Township, Michigan, aunt Rita Spadafore of Gilbert, many nieces, nephews, & loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents & beloved sister Victoria (Vicki) Ensroth.
Services to honor & celebrate Louie’s life will be held Thursday May 11, 2023 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 3550 E. Knox Road Phoenix, AZ 85044. Visitation is from 10-11 am, with a funeral Mass from 11-12 pm. Louie will be laid to rest immediately following the Mass at Mountain View Cemetery 7900 E. Main Street Mesa, AZ 85207 with Police honors.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, Barrow Neurological Foundation or the USO
I love you uncle Louie and miss you so much
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Mary
My heart breaks for you and your family. So sorry and sending prayers for healing. Love you
God speed my friend Louie. It was a gift to meet and work with you at St Luke’s Hospital and with the Phoenix Police Reserves. Heaven gained another angel today. Blessings to your family.
Chris Moore , R903.
Our beloved Louie was more than a friend. He was family. We met in our 20s through my sister-friend, his wife, Mary. Our friendship lasted 40 yrs- through job changes, births of children and grandchildren, graduations, birthdays, new homes, loss of family. We loved him very much and he will be missed deeply. Celi and Brad
God bless you Louie, All How thoughts in prayers are with the family.
Sending my condolences to the family! I use to live across the street growing up with him and his brother Dino! Sending prayers to his family so sorry for your loss. Kim piatkowski (Artes)
Louie was unequivocally the most kind hearted police officer I’ve ever worked with. We’ll miss you, Louie.
It was wonderful to work with both Mary and Louie at st Luke’s hospital years ago. You guys were always such a cute couple. Louie you were always such a great guy. RIP now Louie.
Louie was an amazing true friend to so many. His Parks and Recreation Family will miss him dearly. His strong spirit and soul will live on forever.
Louie was such a great childhood friend who became such a good man and human being! This world needs so many more like you! I pray I can be that kind of person so I see you in paradise one day my friend. Love and condolences to Mary and the boys!
Sending love and prayers to all of you. Your whole family is so dear to my heart. Such a huge part of my life. Love, Cyndi Wallace
Mayr sending our heartfelt condolences, hugs and prayers for you and your family. Our prayers for the eternal rest of your husband Loui.
Peace, Jorge and Mydee