Susan Spaffod Turci, Ocean Downs employee

Susan Spaffod Turci, 57, of Selbyville passed away unexpectedly at her home Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was born in New York, N.Y., June 28, 1960, and graduated from Walter Panas High School, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., in 1978.
Sue had been promoted to human resources last year at Ocean Downs Casino after celebrating five years with the company. She previously was their credit representative, and had also worked as cage cashier/main banker. For 11 years previously, Sue was employed with Home Mortgage Services as office manager.
She was a valued member of East Sussex Moose Lodge No. 2542, Women of the Moose Chapter 2204, donating her time and skills as recorder from 2008-11 and junior regent, 2015-16.
She is survived by her children, Joseph Turci Jr. and Lisa Turci, whom she loved dearly and was very proud of them. Sue is also survived by her brother, Thomas Spafford of North Carolina, and longtime friend, Tammy D'Amico Burch of Florida. She is predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Ball Spafford; and beloved aunt and uncle, Mable and Lawrence King.
Sue made her way into the hearts of everyone she met with her contagious, beautiful smile and welcoming personality. She will be sorely missed by those privileged enough to call her their friend, especially her close circle of friends.
A Celebration of Sue's Life will be held Sunday, July 15, at East Sussex Moose Lodge, Route 20, Roxana, from noon till 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Sue to Mooseheart Child City & School Inc., Mooseheart, IL 60539 (no street address); Diakonia, 12747 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, MD 21842; or American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com