Former longtime City Councilman and District Leader Archie Spigner died Thursday, Oct. 29. He was 92 years old.
The Guy R. Brewer United Democratic Club announced the news of Spigner’s death on its Facebook page on Friday. Oct. 30.
“It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our great leader former City Councilman and District Leader “The Dean” Archie Spigner,” the Facebook post reads. “We will keep everyone updated on memorial services.”
As news of his passing became public, tributes dedicated to Spigner were shared on social media.
The Queens County Democratic Party said the borough lost “an absolute giant.”
Late last night our Queens family lost an absolute giant.
From South Carolina to St. Albans, from shoe shining to City Council, from volunteer to legend– Archie "The Dean" Spigner lived an almost fabled life that personifies the #Queens story.
Rest in power, Archie. pic.twitter.com/pkx5VNUS2p
— Queens Dems (@Queens_Dems) October 30, 2020
Queens Congressman Gregory Meeks, said on Twitter that southeast Queens “lost a godfather of politics.”
“New York City lost a great leader last night, and our nation lost a great man,” Meeks wrote. “Archie Spigner will be missed dearly. May god rest his soul.”
Southeast Queens lost a godfather of politics last night. New York City lost a great leader last night, and our nation lost a great man.
Archie Spigner will be missed dearly. May god rest his soul
— Rep. Gregory Meeks (@RepGregoryMeeks) October 30, 2020
