Jennifer Lynn Spigel, 38, passed away on April 28, 2021. She suffered from various health issues, resulting in daily pain and discomfort for many years. Through her pain, she tried to stay positive for her son and parents. Family always came first.

Jennifer was a member of Rodef Sholom Temple where for years she enjoyed performing with her mother in the Temple Annual Cabaret Fundraiser. During her teen years, Jennifer was very active in the Jewish community serving as president of her B'Nai Brith Girls Chapter, as well as officer positions in the local United Synagogue Youth Chapter.

Jennifer was active in tutoring Hebrew to younger children at the Jewish Community Center of the Virginia Peninsula.

She graduated from Menchville High School in Newport News where she was active in the Drama Club. Jennifer worked in the sales and hospitality field for many years. She did local modeling and participated in National Competitions in Virginia and Florida, winning trophies in various categories.

The joy of her life was her son, David, and she could never take enough pictures of the two of them.

Jennifer is survived by her son, David, her parents, Jeffrey and Bonnie Spigel, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in the Jewish Cemetery for the Virginia Peninsula. Guests are required to wear masks and keep their social distance. Donations can be made in Jennifer's memory to Rodef Sholom Temple or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.

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Published by Daily Press on Apr. 30, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Spigel

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13 Entries

John Ian Bobbit

May 18, 2021

friends were few and far between back in my teenage years. But the ones i had were rude or die. And Jen was one of the few that was always sweet to me. While rocking her clique happy perfume.(can’t believe i remember that) and i hope that speaks more for her than anything else. her heart was fantastic

Valerie Wilson

May 4, 2021

Oh Jenn, I have known you for years and have seen your struggles. I’m glad you are not suffering any longer. My thoughts and prayers are with your son and family❤

Naomi Keene

May 2, 2021

Sending deepest condolences from Naomi and the rest of the Keene family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jennifer was such a lovely lady and mother. May her memory bring comfort in this difficult time.

Mary Flaherty

May 1, 2021

Jeffrey, Bonnie and David, my heart is heavy hearing this news. My Izzy was in class with David at HRIMS and I knew Jenn previous to that. Losing a daughter and a mother are both tragedies beyond comprehension. am sorry sorry for your pain. May her memory be a blessing.

Bill and Cecelia Feick

May 1, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family

Bill and Cecelia Feick

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Donna

April 30, 2021

Dear Bonnie, Jeff, and David,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jenn was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a loyal friend who would do anything for anyone. She loved her family more than anything. I am sending you my deepest condolences. May her memory be a blessing.

Marilyn Bowen Aldrich and Jim Powell

April 30, 2021

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your faith and support from family and friends will bring you comfort. May her memory be eternal.

Tanya

April 30, 2021

Jenn was the person who wanted to know everyone in the room full of strangers and introduce everyone. Jenn was loyal to her friends beyond words. May her memory be a blessing.

Sheila and Jim Majka

April 30, 2021

We love all of you and mourn the loss of Jenn. Please know that every thought and prayer we can possibly fathom is sent to all of you .

Betty Marshall

April 30, 2021

Dear Jeff, Bonnie and David
I am very sorry for the passing of your daughter and David’s mom. I am lost of words because I can only imagine the sorrow your family going thru at this time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers that God provide you comfort!

Jen Abrahamsen

April 30, 2021

I'm so sorry you had to struggle so much in this world. It was so clear how much you loved your parents and David... and they, you. May your memory be a blessing and may you find peace now.

Marleen Press

April 29, 2021

Bonnie, Jeff & David!
So very sorry to hear about Jennifer's passing...I will always remember Jennifer's "beautiful" smile & "friendliness"!!
May prayers and "good memories" bring all of you some comfort during this very difficult sad time...
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Marleen & Jeff (Press)

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