Anita Spota

Anita Spota, age 101, of Wayne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Born on February 21, 1921 in New York City’s Little Italy, she was the daughter of Frank Iula and Maria Gubitosi Iula.

In 1952 she married Arthur Spota, Sr., also in Little Italy. Sadly, Anita was widowed in 1957 and is survived by her only son Arthur, Jr, daughter-in-law Virginia, and her granddaughter Astrid Spota and husband Jared Wolfe.

Before moving to Wayne in the 1970’s, she worked as an administrator for Blue Cross Blue Shield and at the St. George Hotel in Brooklyn. Later Anita owned and ran the Gold Leaf Restaurant in New York City. While living in Wayne, she worked for many years at the New York Kennel Club in Wayne.

Anita was fiercely independent, strong willed, sociable and young at heart. She was truly ahead of her time! She loved fashion, jewelry, and adored animals, especially dogs.

Anita’s family would like to thank her many friends, her long-time aid Connie Batres and her doctor, Dr. Jeanette Biller for their compassion and unparalleled care. Thanks also to all the staff at Lincoln Park Renaissance - James, Albert, Rosine, Rosa, Mio, Esther, Daniel, and Moroly who not only cared for her but who were like family.

In lieu of flowers and because of her love for animals, memorial contributions in Anita’s name can be made to one of the following two charitable organizations:

Friends of Wayne Animal Shelter (FOWA)

PO Box 3701

Wayne, NJ 07470

Wayne Animal Shelter

201 Pompton Plains Crossroads (Jackson Ave. Extension)

Wayne, NJ 07470