Matthew John
'Skip' Spinella
LEWES - Matthew John "Skip" Spinella of Lewes, Delaware passed away peacefully June 26, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born February 10, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Michael Angelo Spinella and Eleanor Louise Gamble.
Skip was raised between Miami Beach, Florida and Paterson, New Jersey. After graduating, he enlisted in the Marines. After an honorable discharge, he began his lifelong career in the debt collection industry, starting his own company Capitol Credit Services, Inc. in 1977.
Skip enjoyed painting, casinos, cruising, and spending time with his family. He loved taking the kids and grandkids to Disney World.
Skip leaves behind his four children, Laura Marvel (Henry Hirsch), Michael Spinella (Leslie), Tracy Hynes (Patrick), and Scott Spinella (Cathy); grandchildren, Christian, Angela, Rachel, Lindsay, Andrew, Jenny, and Tina; great grandchildren, Sebastiano, Gianna, and Natalia; as well as his sister, Michelle; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Route 10) Dover. A Funeral Mass will follow at noon at Holy Cross Church, 631 S. State Street, Dover with Christian Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901, in his name.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com