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Peter J. Spina, Sr.

AGE: 80 ? Brick

Peter J. Spina Sr., age 80 of Brick, NJ died on Wednesday, 2/23/2011 at his home. He was born in Manhattan, NY and lived in Greenwich, NY before moving to Brick 42 years ago. He proudly served his country for over 20 years in the US Navy and was a Veteran of the Korean & Vietnam War's. He retired from the Navy in Nov. 1968 at the rank of HM 1st Class. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association and was member of the Master Gardeners of, NJ, & held a Bachelors Degree in Sociology. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was predeceased by his grandson, Christopher Paul Spina in 2002. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Shirley (Plamondon) Spina; his sons, Peter J. Jr. and his wife, Stacey of Toms River, NJ and Daniel W. of Brick; his three daughters, Eva M Tafaro and her husband, Tony of Toms River, Donna T. Van Mater and her husband, Albert of Clearwater, FL and Adrienne Vollmer and her husband, Chuck of Manahawkin, NJ; his nine grandchildren, Tiffany, Adam, Amanda, Anthony, Danielle, Elizabeth, Brian, Nikki, & Bridget; two great grandchildren; Destiny, & Brody and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Laurelton Memorial Funeral Home - 109 Pier Ave. Brick, NJ 08723. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, 10:30 AM at St. Mary Of The Lake R.C. Church in Lakewood. Burial will be held privately on Tuesday at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown, NJ

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Feb. 25, 2011.

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February 27, 2011

Rest in peace pop pop Spina you will be missed but loved always and great memories are forever! We will miss you :(..... Our thoughts and prays are with you all at this time of need. Love The Lubsen family

Kathleen Testa

February 25, 2011

Uncle Pete you are a great man, as a husband, father and Grandpa. We always loved spending time with you and your family. Prays are with the whole Spina family! Love and prays are with you all. We love you Aunt Butchie. Bob and Kath

Debbie Mccord

February 25, 2011

Mrs Spina and Family,
I so sorry for your loss. If you need anything you know I will always be here for you. My thoughts and prays are with all of you in time of need. Love Debbie, Hope ,Tina And Thomas <3

February 25, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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