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Phillip Spinabella Obituary
78 of Peoria, passed away December 16, 2009. He was a retired Master Sergeant for the US Army, serving during the Korean War and in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Monique; son Richard; grandchildren Richard Spinabella, and Kerilynn Capen and husband; niece Jean Spinabella and family; nephews Mark and Kirk Spinabella and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary; and his son, Stephan Spinabella. A
memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 22nd at 12:30 pm at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix.
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Doug Carlson
July 21, 2023
I knew Sgt. Spinabella when he was a well-liked instructor in the US Army Junior ROTC Program at Davenport (IA) High School in the 1950s. Always good-humored around his sometimes-bumbling charges, Sgt. Spinabella is memorable to me all these years later for a piece of wisdom he gifted us during his drill instruction: "Remember, gentlemen, you can march your platoon only as fast as the slowest man." I've used that insight any number of times with others when it seemed right for the circumstances. I'm writing this memory years after his passing with a hope it somehow finds its way to his family. My ROTC friends remember him still.
Eva Boles
December 23, 2009
Phill will forever be in our hearts and memories and we will miss him so.
Love always,
Eva, Jonathan, Stephanie and Swede
Cathy McKinney
December 22, 2009
Dear Monique, Rich and Rick,
I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. You are in my thoughts during this sad and difficult time.
Pat and Walt Welch
December 21, 2009
Monique....I shall always remember Phill for introducing me to AARP commentary. Walt and I feel very fortunate to have met him. We are very sorry for your loss.
Love
Donna Baker
December 21, 2009
Monique, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my husband 13 years ago so I know a little of your pain. An old friend from Sears.
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