Kenosha – Tony Spino, 80, went back to the arms of the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Tony was born in Wendell, West Virginia on May 7, 1929 to the late Vincenzio and Giovannina (nee: Mariscalco) Spino. A 1947 graduate of Flemington High School, he moved to Kenosha in 1952. Tony faithfully served our Country with the United States Army in the Korean War. On October 28, 1954 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Yvonne Margaret Otto. Prior to his retirement, Tony was employed by Delco Electronics. Among his interests, he enjoyed volunteering at the Wellness Center of UW-Parkside; socializing with friends at morning coffee; and gardening. As an extreme people person who enjoyed staying constantly busy, Tony loved helping family members and friends with projects of all sorts. Above all, he treasured being in the midst of his entire family – especially his grandchildren. Devoted husband of Yvonne; loving father of Lynn (Rich) Valentine of Kenosha; and Gregg (Johanna) Spino of Milwaukee; loving grandfather of, Sterling, Holly and Teagan Valentine; Isabella and Angelica Spino; also survived by brother, Frank Spino; sisters, Catherine Davis and Phil Turnbul; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe and Lou Spino. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2224 – 30th Ave. – Kenosha, on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 10:30 am. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 pm and in the church on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am.
Donna Perez says
I will miss Tony’s greeting in the morning when I walk into the Sport and Activity Center at Parkside. God bless you and your family.
John Ziccarelli says
I remember Tony from the Wellness center. I remember him folding the gym towels on the counter and they would always be straight and in perfect alignment, and the first parking spot was his I learned that on the first day I became a member. Ever since I always parked one over, it was ” Tonys spot “. We’ll miss you Tony….john z
George Toshner says
I share your family’s sorrow, Tony; but you are in a better place – no longer in pain.
I’ve seen Tony 2-5 times a week for the past 4 years. I looked forward to the stories about his grandchildren. I know Tony loved his family and will be deeply missed.
Bonnie Peterson says
Tony was always there n the morning when I when to the Wellness Center to exercise. Always happy and full of great stories about his wonderful family. I will miss him so much… so much. To his family and friends I extend my prayers and I know he is without pain, smiling down on all of you with pride and a twinkle in his eye.
Raul Vasquez says
My sincere condolences to the entire Spino family on the passing of Tony Spino. The loss to his children and his wife, for whom he cared for so givingly, is immeasurable. I hope that his spirit lives in peace and tranquility, and that his memory lives on as a source of love and strength in his family.
Sincerely,
Raul Vasquez
Mike Platt says
I had the pleasure to work with Tony @ Guttormsen’s Lanes in the 1970’s, He was a great man who influenced my life. He would pour us a special drink of orange and grapefruit called a “Snappy Tom” that we would share @ breaktime. God bless Tony Spino.
Vikki (Johnson) Wendling says
To Lynn and her family our depest sympathy for you loss.
Losing any family member is hard no matter what the situation.
Our thoughts and Prayer’s go out to your family.
Vikki
Bayron Cisneros and Mayte Bermudez says
Our deepest sympathy and solidarity to Gregg and family. Only time heals the pain of not seeing our loved ones with the eyes of the body, but you can always see them with the eyes of your soul. I am sure Papa Spino is in the heavens looking out for everyone, esp. his beloved grandkids.