Longtime Western New York Horseman, David A. Spaziano, of Rochester, New York, died on July 25, 2016 at age 76.
According to his family, “If we had to sum up David's life in one picture, this one says it all. Horses and horse racing were his heart and soul.”
Mr. Spaziano drove home 152 winners during his harness racing career. His trainees won over 70 races. Some of his most popular horses include Scorpion Prince and Passion Time.
His last driving win came at Buffalo Raceway on November 12, 1997 behind Handsome Boy.
David is predeceased by Ida & Anthony Spaziano. David is survived by: daughters Laurie, Layna and Michelle; (former spouse Ann Marie Spaziano); son David (companion Gloria Jean Ricci); grandchildren Frankie, Michael, Shane and Kendra; sister Dolores (Lee) Capomaccio; and brother Al (Elaine) Spaziano.
Celebrate David's life with a night at Batavia Downs. No calling hours.
