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Alan David Spargo, 83, longtime resident of Old Saybrook, died June 8 at Apple Rehabilitation in Old Saybrook. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Belgrade) Spargo. Al was born in New Haven, son of the late William J. & Elizabeth (Dugan) Spargo.

Al graduated from West Haven High School, received his BA degree from the University of New Haven, his MBA from Rensselaer Institute, and his JD from Quinnipiac College. He went on to work for Southern New England Telephone Co. for more than 30 years, retiring in 1990. It was at this point that he attended law school, taught, and opened his law practice. He was very active in the Old Saybrook community, serving on the Board of Education and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Al is also survived by his children Elizabeth Spargo of Hudson, Massachusetts, Jeanne Chatot of Vermont, Kathryn Spargo of Ivoryton, Cara Spargo of Wallingford, and Alan Spargo, Jr., of Westport. He was also stepfather to Michael Steamer of Dallas, Texas, and Barry (Kathleen) Steamer of East Lyme. He had three grandchildren, Daniel, Keith, and Timothy; and a great-granddaughter, Aubree Marie Paige born on June 5.

Services will be private. Interment will be in Cypress Cemetery, Old Saybrook. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook. To leave a condolence or share a memory of Al, please visit www.rwwfh.com.