Louis "Boobie" Spinozzi
He was the loving husband of Margaret "Dolly" Spinozzi. They would have celebrated 72 years of marriage on July 12, 2019.
Boobie was born on September 5, 1920 in Alpha, NJ, to the parents of the late Silvas and Elizabeth Smith Spinozzi.
He was a lifetime member of Saint Mary Catholic Church in Alpha. He attended Alpha Public School, Montague School and Warren Technical School. He served two years in the Civilian Conservation Corp. Branchville NJ from 1939-1942. He was honorably discharged. In 1942 he was drafted into the US Army. After vigorous training at Camp Phillips in Kansas and Camp Forest in Tennessee, the unit was designated the 79th Engineer Combat Battalion, where he became a technical sergeant. The 79th Battalion fought in two battles during the D-Day invasions of Hollandia Beach, New Guinea and the massive invasion on January 7, 1945, of Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Philippines. During the three and a half years he served his country he received four battle stars and seven campaign ribbons. He was honorably discharged on January 25, 1946. Following his discharge he was employed for 40 years at the Reigel Paper Corporation working at the Hughesville, Milford and Reigelsville Mills. Boobie was an active member of the American Legion Post 446 for the past 72 years. He was presently the oldest member of the John Dolak Post 446. He served as Commander in 1976 and 1992. He was also a social member of the Alpha Volunteer Fire Company since 1955 and the SIM club.
He loved talking about the old days and memories of growing up in the Borough of Alpha. Some of his favorite activities include traveling to Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He loved casinos, horse racing, Nascar races and tinkering around in his garage. When asked his secret to longevity his response was always pizza, dark chocolate, Coors Light and a good cigar.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Louis Spinozzi and his wife Suzanne of Alpha NJ, his grandchildren; Tricia Shoudt and husband Daniel of Lopatcong NJ, Melissa Zaccheo and husband Matthew of Richland MI, and Michael Spinozzi of Alpha NJ, his great grandchildren, Nicholas, Colin and Logan Shoudt, Stella,Lena and Jude Zaccheo, his siblings; Albert Spinozzi and his partner Michelle of Stockertown Pa. and sister Elizabeth "Tootsie" Beruta of Lopatcong NJ and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a sister Helen Brunell and brother Frank Vasquez.
Viewing Hours are being held from 5 to 8 PM this Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Finegan Funeral Home, 924 Second Ave, Alpha, NJ. A Funeral Mass is then scheduled for 10 AM the following morning, Friday, March 29, 2019, at St. Mary Church, 830 5th Ave, Alpha, NJ. The interment will be at the St. Mary Mausoleum, Alpha, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital via stjude.org/donate.