Obituary for
Frank J. Spinale
Spinale, Frank J. of Medford, MA February 11, 2018. Age 95, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Resident of West Medford for over 62 years and formerly of the West End of Boston. Beloved husband of 68 years of Margaret R. (DiMare) Spinale. Devoted father of Rosemary Judge and her husband Jack of Bonita Springs, FL, Valerie Spinale of Marshfield, Joseph Spinale of Boston, Michael Spinale of Medford. Cherished "Grampi" of Jacquelyn Judge and her husband Sean Fitzgerald of Marshfield, Erin Horan and her husband Dustin of Hyde Park, Tyler Pepin of Marshfield and Cody Pepin and his girlfriend Holly of Cheshire, CT. Special great grandfather of Owen Fitzgerald of Marshfield. Dearest brother of Anna DiFranco of Stoneham. Pre-deceased by his siblings Joseph and Dominic Spinale, Josephine LeMeir, Frances Bellis, Mary Ragusa, Connie Marchio and Lee Schell. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. US Army Veteran of WWII - Pacific Theatre. Member of Teamsters Local 25, and longtime member of Boston’s Hay Market pushcart Association. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers for their compassion and loving care in his final days especially those at Lahey Hospice and his nurses Kara and Jeff and nurses aid Joesline and those from Mystic Valley Elder Services. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA on Friday at 10 am. Followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Frank's life in St Raphael Church, 512 High Street, West Medford, MA at 11 am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the Family on Thursday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, West Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to Middlesex East Visiting Nurses Hospice, c/o Lahey Philanthropy, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805. To leave an online condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.
