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DEFINING THE RECREATIONAL SKATER (from the ISIA Newsletter, 1962)


GEORGE SPITERI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT


George Spiteri, president of SP-Teri Co., Inc., in South San Francisco, announced his retirement on Feb. 25, culminating 47 years of service to the ice skating industry.


George’s father, Joseph, started the skate boot manufacturing company in 1963 in his own small factory. While still in high school, George began assisting his father with shipping items, lacing boots, cleaning, filing and typing.


“Many times in the last 10 years I have been asked when I would retire and who would take over the manufacturing of S.P.-Teri boots,” he said. “So it has come, after much discussion with my family and friends — and facing the fact that I’m not getting younger — with sadness and anticipation that I will begin my transition to retirement.”


At press time, SP-Teri was still making boots in their factory and George was confident that someone would be taking over the manufacturing in a different location later this year or the beginning of 2020.


“When we decide on a formal date of transfer, we will post notices of the date,” he said.


George has worked with countless U.S. and international skating champions, who have worn his brand, including Michelle Kwan, Mirai Nagasu, Tim Goebel and Dorothy Hamill to name a few.


He plans to spend his retirement enjoying ballroom dancing, on-stage musicals and his passion — trout and bass fishing. He also looks forward to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.


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