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Joseph Spinelli Obituary
JOSEPH "JOE" ANTHONY SPINELLI
December 5, 1934 March 18, 2020
Joseph Anthony Spinelli, age 85, of Colorado Springs passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Joseph (Joe) was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on December 5, 1934. Joe was the eighth child and 5th son born to the late Domenico A. Spinelli and Anna M. Nortoriano. Joe is survived by his wife Beverly of Colorado Springs, CO., his daughter Kimberly L. Meyer (Mark) of Littleton, CO., and his son Joseph (Joey) A. Spinelli II (Kim) of Colorado Springs, CO. Joe leaves behind 4 grandchildren: Mark A. Meyer, Analisa M. Meyer, Matthew P. Meyer, and Sara R. Rojas (Carlos); and 3 great grandchildren, Katjaana, Khaleecio, and Aayva.
Joe served in the US Army from 1957-1959 and was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. Afterwards, he was employed with King Soopers from 1961-1994. He spent most of those years in Store Manager and District Manager positions. Joe made many lifelong friends over the years with the staff at Kings. Joe met Bev in May of 1958 on the dance floor of a club in Colorado Springs. And boy oh boy, could they dance! They married February 7, 1959, and they just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary! Joe was a longtime member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church where he volunteered often over the years, as well as volunteering at the Sons and Daughters of Italy.
Joe was also a longtime member of the Colorado Springs Country Club, and a current member of Garden of the Gods Club, where he enjoyed many rounds of golf through the years, swimming with the grandkids, and time with dear friends over a glass of wine at happy hour. Joe loved working in his yard and tending to his beautiful flower garden. He was a fantastic cook and hosted the best get-togethers for his family and many friends. Joe and Bev have countless great memories from their extensive list of travels - Hawaii was a favorite annual trip! Services will be held at a later date given the current circumstances and restrictions. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado.
In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.
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Tricia Spinelli-Smith
April 24, 2020
Not a day would go by that I didn't think about my childhood visits to Uncle Joe and Aunt Bevs house on Lander lane. I'll miss you Uncle Joe. Love and prayers to Aunt Bev, Joey and Kim and families.
Aaron Kaufman
April 17, 2020
As the Manager of a local gym I look forward to seeing everyone as soon as we re-open. Joe would have been at the top of that list! Joe was such a kind and friendly man and I am sad that I will no longer see him at the gym. For the past 5 years I was always happy to hear "Mister A, how are you?" I recall commenting to Joe many times, if we had a best dressed list he would be on it. With the matching jacket, bag, and hat. He would tell me, "Hey, I'm Italian, I don't have a choice." As Frank mentioned in his remarks, Joe was classy. Joe, I will miss seeing and talking with you and I wish your family the best during this time.
Frank Dorchak III
April 7, 2020
My wife and I knew Joe from the gym. We saw and talked with each other all the time. He will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Here is a blog post I wrote in his honor: https://fpdorchak.wordpress.com/2020/04/07/in-honor-of-joe-spinelli-may-he-rest-in-peace/
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