SARATOGA SPRINGS — After an eight-year battle with multiple cancers, Elizabeth (Spine) Favat was peacefully lifted into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital.
Elizabeth was born in Frankfort, NY on December 28, 1948 to Brunhilde and Albert Spine. She was an energetic, loving child who was educated in Frankfort-Schuyler schools, participating in basketball, field hockey, and cheerleading. After graduation, she attended Orange County Community College, earning a degree and certification in Medical technology. Her employment included Herkimer Hospital and Brookhaven Memorial Hospital where her son Joseph was born. In Saratoga, Liz was a teacher’s assistant in the Behavior Management and Alternative School programs. She truly loved her teachers and students who knew her heart and devotion to them.
In addition to cousins and friends, Elizabeth leaves behind her devoted husband Joseph and loving son, Joseph, Jr. As husband and wife, the couple lived their wedding vows made nearly forty-five years ago. Everyone knew they were inseparable, sharing their love of education, sports, gardening, and music each day.
Liz’s sister Margaret, brother-in-law Wayne Maser, niece Kristy, father-in-law Angelo Long, and sister-in-law Matti Taylor will certainly miss her wit and family devotion.
Liz is predeceased by her parents and her beloved Uncle Mike Spine, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins of the Favat, Spine, Iocovozzi, and DellaPosta families. She loved listening to and telling family stories, especially those regarding her parents’ three weddings. Her mother Brunhilde inspired her in so many ways.
Elizabeth and her family are incredibly thankful for the compassion and professionalism shown by Doctors DelGiacco, Valentine, Starnes, Brennan, and Timmins. Each stood by her side, never failing to give professional advice and a hug. The nurses and technicians of NYOH, Saratoga and Saint Peter’s Hospitals became family.
There were no public calling hours. Relatives and friends attended a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church, Milton Ave., Ballston Spa by the Rev. Thomas Kelly. Burial followed in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs. A service in Frankfort, NY at Our Lady Queen of Apostles will take place at a later date.
Joseph wishes family and friends to make donations in Liz’s memory to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
