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Anthony Spinnato Obituary
He was born in New London on April 19, 1933, the son of Anthony and Frances (Michalak) Spinnato. The family moved to Groton, and Tony went to Groton schools, graduating from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High in 1951. Tony went to work at Electric Boat as an electrician's helper immediately after graduating. After a year he became a drafting apprentice and retired as an electricial design supervisor.
Tony was a charter and life member of the Groton Lodge of Elks and enjoyed many years of golfing and bowling. He was a long time member of Sacred Heart Church in Groton.
Tony is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie (Solt) Spinnato, a son, Anthony R. Spinnato and his wife, Louisa, and a daughter, Linda Spinnato-Tipton, all of Groton; a brother, Richard Spinnato and his wife, Marie, of Lillian, Ala., and their daughters, Rosanne Cook and Ellice Meinert and their families. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jessica Herrington and her companion, Philip Dugas, Julia Spinnato Pedro and husband, Jay, Anthony J. Spinnato III, and Adam Rowland; his great-grandchildren, Clay, Sky, and Nina Herrington, Marjean Dugas and Adriana Pedro; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank everyone at Fairview for the wonderful care and compassion Tony received.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, Groton. Entombment will be in St. Mary Mausoleum, New London. There are no visiting hours.
Byles-Groton Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Dr., Groton CT 06340.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Spinnato
Frank & Gloria Bailey
February 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ann Southard Danenberg
February 2, 2010
Tony always sat in the seat in front of me at Fitch, in the old days when you were seated alphabetically. I join the Lunch Bunch when I can and remember the day that you brought him to Par 4.... he seemed to enjoy the gang. I'm sorry to hear this sad news.
Gail Breslin
January 28, 2010
Dear Marge and Family:
I was so sorry to hear that Tony had passed. My heart and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. I know your wonderful memories will keep Tony with you always.
Love, Gail M. Breslin
John Scussel
January 28, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Stella Martin
January 27, 2010
To Linda and Family,
I am so sorry for the passing of your dad/husband/grandfather.He was a good man and you all have wonderful memories to keep close to your hearts. Time will help to heal the hurt&loss.
I love you all.
January 27, 2010
Marge & Family,
I was a co worker of Tony's at EB for many years. I remember him as a kind & fair man with a scrupulous sense of honesty. He will be sorely missed.
Our prayers are with you.
Len & Billy Ann Hutchins
Concord, NH
Margueritte & Ian Brogan
January 26, 2010
Marj,&family,
I am so saddened to hear of Tony's passing.I worked with Tony quite a few years ago.And have never forgotten what a very kind and loving man he was.My heart goes out to all the family!(Marj i know its gonna be hard but remember the good times.)My deepest Condolences. I'll call you soon.Love
Kathy & Bill Chicos
January 26, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Janet Connors
January 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Quintana
January 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jean Leca
January 26, 2010
To The Spinnato Family: Please accept my condolences for your loss of Tony. I did not know him as well as I would have liked, but I worked 41 years at EB and knew well his value as a leader, mentor, and friend. He did important work and will be missed. God Bless you all
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