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JOSEPH SPINALI Obituary

SPINALI, JOSEPH J. Joseph J. Spinali, 90, passed away on September 27, 2010, surrounded by his family, after a valiant battle with cancer. Jose's passions were many: foremost, his love of his wife and their beautiful marriage of 61 years. Joe met married Frances Anna Faraci in San Diego in 1949. Joe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 2, 1920 and moved to San Diego in 1961. Joe served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific theater. Joe was involved in many business ventures over the years, with his brothers and sisters, from drug stores to clothing stores but making music was his passion. He was a master musician on the drums and entertained thousands of music loves over many decades. Services will be held on Friday October 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary located on 4300 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113. Followed by a celebration of life at 1858 Hilsdale Rd., El Cajon. Joe is survived by his wife Frances, his brothers: Dominic, Salvatore (Bernadine), his children: Peter (Sheryl), Joseph (Martha), Frank (Linda), Richard (Barbara), Anthony, six grandchildren: Jenna, Jodie (Dave), Jerome, Frank, Tsu, and their mother Tracy, Jennifer, and great-grandchild: Daphne. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 1, 2010.

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October 3, 2010

Dear Frances and family,
We were saddened to read of Joe's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
You may not remember us but we are the daughters of Lavern Hogan, who was your next door neighbor for several years. Your friendship and kindness to our Mother was such a blessing while she was alive that we have never forgotten you and your family.

Blessings and best wishes to you all,
Bobbie Slater and Pat Parlin

Monica Filippone

October 1, 2010

Dear Uncle Joe,
As the thunder roared like I have never heard before with such intensity, I knew it was you playing your drums all the way to heaven. Just wanted you to know I love you and I will miss your beautiful smile.
Love You Forever God Bless YOU
Monica John & Filippone Family

90th Birthday Party

Tsu Spinali

September 30, 2010

Frank Spinali

September 28, 2010

Grandpa I will miss all the wonderful stories you told, and the fun we had. love always frankie

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