BRUNSWICK James Spiak, 92. Dad left this earth on April 6, 2021 for his heavenly journey. His life began Feb. 6th, 1929. Born to Cora F. Spiak and James “Mickey” Spiak in Grafton. He attended a two room schoolhouse in Brunswick, yet most of his education came from his grandfather Clarence Starks, known to him as “Pa Starks”. He met his future wife Marion Grimmick at Duncan’s Dairy Bar in Brunswick. They were married on April 9, 1950.

He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean War. He worked many years with his dad at Spiak’s Garage in Brunswick. Dad and mom became the proprietors of Spiak’s Service Station in the early 1970’s.
Over the years he had many valued employees, several of whom went on to their professions of choice, always to come back for a visit. His longest employee was his cousin Karl Spiak (known as his “son”) who worked until the closing of the station. Karl continued to be his best buddy until the end.

Dad was known as a whistler and did so until the passing of his Marion in 2001. Hopefully now that the two are rejoined, he is whistling in heaven. He is survived by his devoted daughter Mary Jane Spiak of Troy as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 am at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rte.32), Waterford. Interment will be in Eagle Mills Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home on Monday from 4-7 pm.

As per pandemic regulations, masks are required, social distancing and occupancy limitations observed.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.

Special thanks are extended to the staff at the Hoosick Falls Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Units A&B.