Terrence James Spiller

Terrence "Terry" Spiller, of Rockaway Beach, NY, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, he was the son of the late, Elmer and Margaret Spiller. Mr. Spiller was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Spiller; and sister, Margo Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret Spiller; son, William Spiller and his wife, Kerry Spiller; brother, Tommy Sullivan; and sisters, Maureen Ramos, Maryanne Lester, and Susie O'Grady; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Terry was a Far Rockaway High School Graduate and went on to have a long career as a professional painter and carpenter in the construction trade. He grew up in the Rockaways and moved to Chester, Virginia, as he hated cold weather and wanted a slower paced life. In his younger years, Terry loved playing basketball at the local PAL and throughout his life, in his spare time, he was a beachcomber, sand sifter, and enjoyed swimming in the ocean and fishing. He loved horse racing and cats. Terry was a devoted husband and father. The highlight of his life was the birth of his son, William. He believed his son was a miracle from God. His goal was to teach his son the things a man needed to know in life. He was very proud of his son.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, December 23, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will break at 6:30 p.m. for a funeral service with visitation resuming afterwards until 8:00 p.m. For those who would like to join us from home, a livestream will be viewable from Terry's tribute wall during the service, on the J.T. Morriss & Son website. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .