Sebastiano "Pat" Pasquale

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Sebastiano “Pat” Spino

Pat Spino passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital on October 28, 2026.

Pat was a what everyone who knew him would call a good man with a heart of gold. He was born in Derry, Pennsylvania, not too far from Hershey, Pennsylvania and in fact he would always tell people he was born ‘near Hershey, PA where you can smell chocolate in the air. Pat was born on April 19, 1951 and was an only child. He attended school in Hershey and, as a teenager, worked at the Hershey chocolate factory. Pat’s mother and father were Italian immigrants. They spoke Italian in the home, but they encouraged Pat to speak English.

Pat had a number of friendships during his school years but once he graduated high school most went their separate ways. So, at some point after High School Pat joined the Air Force where he served as a Radio technology specialist for over 20 years. He was posted in Iran, Turkey, Italy and Spain and was an expert technician on the radio and audio equipment. By the time he retired from the Air Force he was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. He was still on active duty when he met the love of his life Pam Steck.

Pat and Pam enjoyed each other’s company so much it didn’t take long before they were married at St. Aloysius Church, on August 31, 1985. They enjoyed square dancing, were members of the Eagles Lodge and they always nurtured loving friendships. They had a baby boy in February of 1987, but their little Andy only lived for about three months from struggles with heart issues. Andy is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery as was Pat’s wife Pam. Pam passed away last year in June 2025.

Following retirement from Air Force, Pat drove school buses in and around Spokane for about 20 years and there again he had lasting friendships. He became so knowledgeable of the directions around town and details of traffic stops and construction sites, that we often joke among the family that the people from Thomas Guides and Google Maps would call Pat for directions. Pats hobbies included collecting model trains, music and movies. Pat was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus in the North Deanery of Spokane. He maintained many lasting friendships in Spokane and was a friend to all who passed his way.

For the last several years that Pam was in a nursing home with Parkinsons, Pat was a dedicated husband who spent many hours every day with Pam. Everyone noticed just how much he loved Pam deeply and was truly a devoted husband who adored Pam. For the last few years of Pat’s life, diabetes became his main consumer of time as he had dialysis three times a week along with numerous doctor visits for his various ailments. We were told that he passed peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital and he will be missed by many. A celebration of life Funeral Mass will be held November 19, 2026 at 1 pm at St Aloysius Catholic Church (330 E. Boone Ave, Spokane WA 99202).

He and Pam had no other children than little Andrew. Pat is survived by Pam’s three surviving siblings (Louise Gervais– married to Ed, David Steck – married to Debbie, Gary Steck – married to Becky), and 9 nieces/nephews and 13 great nieces/nephews. Any family or friends who wish to make a donation on Pat’s behalf can be made to St Aloysius Catholic Church.