Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor James F. Spengler, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Spengler was born on November 17, 1942 in New York, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 1, 1968 and died Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

Monsignor Spengler served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parishes of Saint Rose of Lima (Brooklyn), Saint Gerard Majella (Hollis), and Our Lady of Mercy (Brooklyn). He also served as Administrator of the Parish of Holy Cross (Brooklyn); and as Parochial Vicar of the Parish of Saint Ambrose (Brooklyn). Monsignor Spengler was also Episcopal Vicar for Queens South. 

On February 25, 1988, Monsignor Spengler was named Prelate of Honor. 

The arrangements are as follows: 

WAKE: Immaculate Conception Center 

7200 Douglaston Parkway 

Douglaston, New York 11362 

Tel: (718) 229-8001 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 

VIGIL MASS: Immaculate Conception Center 

7200 Douglaston Parkway 

Douglaston, New York 11362 

Tel: (718) 229-8001 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

7:30 PM 

FUNERAL MASS: Immaculate Conception Center 

7200 Douglaston Parkway 

Douglaston, New York 11362 

Tel: (718) 229-8001 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 

11:00 AM 

BURIAL: Saint John Cemetery 

Middle Village, New York 

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. 

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his niece, Mrs. Teresa Spinosa, 113 Clover Drive, Massapequa Park, New York 11762. 

 

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L. 
Chancellor