Vale - Andrea Spartalis

Evan would like to thank Club Members for the outpouring of support that he has received from members following Andrea’s passing. The family greatly appreciated the large attendance of friends and Club Members at the Funeral Service for Andrea which was held on the 7th January, at Berry Funerals, on Magill Road. A number of kindly worded condolences were also emailed to our Club. Andrea has not had the best of luck with health over the years having suffered from polio as a child that required numerous operations. For the past 3 years Andrea has been in a nursing home suffering from a gradual decline in memory. Evan is currently dealing with the fact that their daughter Simone, also has ongoing health issues. In the midnineties Andrea donated Simone one of her kidneys. Simone is supported by her husband Andrew, and we all wish that Simone has a change in fortune. Evan had been visiting Andrea as often as possible whilst she was in the Nursing home, not an easy task for the past 2 years with Covid-19 restrictions. Evan advised that fortunately Andrea passed away peacefully. Once again Evan would like to thank Club Members for their support.

Andrea Spartalis JDCSA Member 3526

I recently had a phone call from the son of Ron Foenander. Ron has been a member of our club for more than 20 years. Last year Ron suffered a bad fall and has been in hospital for the last 6 months. Ron has a number of Jaguars from an XK150 Drophead, Mark II 2.4 Saloon and a Series 2 E Type Roadster (all in beautiful condition). The starter motor in the Mark II failed recently and the family wanted to use the car for an upcoming wedding, so a few of us had the starter motor repaired and refitted. I am sure that we all wish Ron a speedy recovery. Steve Weeks

Secretary

Retiring Member - Vincent Kabbaz

Vince Kabbaz is also a 20-year member of the JDCSA. Vince is 90 years old, but is fighting fit. His mother received a letter from the Queen when she turned 100, and he is hoping for the same. In the sixties, pre JDCSA, Vince used to drive a Mark IV. He also owned a Lincoln Continental that was used for a welcome home parade in Manly to transport Tania Verstak, model and beauty queen who won Miss Australia and Miss International Titles in 1962. Vince then purchased a 1973 XJ6 Series 1 from the original owner who bought the car new from Bryson Industries, Adelaide. Vince has sold his Lincoln and now the Jaguar (to a club member). With no cars Vince will be resigning from the club (with reluctance). Vince has a wonderful collection of BRAND-NEW unmarked Jaguar Brochures including E-Types, Mark II, XJ6, Daimler and the like. For anyone interested they can contact Vince on 8267 2700 (Home) or 0433 792 727 (Mobile) We wish Vince all the best in his ‘retirement’.

Vince Kabbaz JDCSA Member 2885