Benjamin Thomas Spinelli Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Benjamin Thomas Spinelli Sr. of Matawan, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, who departed this world on November 8, 2024 at the age of 96. Benjamin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Spinelli and Antonia Spinelli (Derise); his siblings, Mary Spinelli, Rose Schifano, Bertha Romano, Camille Collantino, Anne Blumhagen, Grace Switaj-Sanzari, Lucy Chasnovitz, Anthony Spinelli and Frank Spinelli, Jr.; and his son-in-law Michael Tamburri.
He is survived by: his wife Helen Spinelli (Hazy); his children, Margaret Tamburri of Farmingdale, Helen VanDriel (Brian) of Morganville, Benjamin Thomas Spinelli Jr. (Carmella) of Matawan and Joseph Frank Spinelli (Lisa) of Cookeville, Tennessee; and his grandchildren, Deana Spinelli, Vincent Spinelli, Brian VanDriel, Nicholas Spinelli, Gianna Spinelli, Rachel VanDriel, Holly Spinelli, Lily Spinelli and Joe Spinelli.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Ambrose Church (81 Throckmorton Ln, Old Bridge, NJ 08857).
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
