J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Spinelli, Jeannette P.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Jeannette, “Jan” Poulos Spinelli, age 74, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2007. She was born in Ticonderoga, NY the daughter of the late Nicholas E. and Gloria K. Poulos and was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Spinelli who passed away in 1981. She was a graduate of Middlebury College and Yale University. Mrs. Spinelli taught Latin and French during her professional career. Jan enjoyed playing bridge, knitting and also had a great sense of humor. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Nicholas Anthony Spinelli; her son, Dean Bucuvalas of Alexandria, VA; daughter, Gloria Hatcher, husband Jeff and grandchildren, Katelyn and Connor of Chesterfield, VA; daughter, Niki Harris, husband Michael and grandchildren Michael and Olivia of Leesburg, VA; step daughter, Julia Spinelli of Lemon Grove, CA; and step daughter, Christine Mallery, husband Charles and grandchildren Joseph and Evan of Dallas, TX; brother-in-law, Vincent Romano; nieces, Lisa Luzon, Patricia Brown, Joan Henry; and nephews, Anthony, Vincent and Mark Romano. A memorial service will be held in her honor at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. 2500 Rio Vista Rd. Chester, VA 23831. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Nicki, Gloria, and Dean:
I am very sadden to hear about your Mom. I remember all the great times we all had at the camp in Ticonderoga. She would do anything for us. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Posted by: Susan Woods (Olcott) at January 26, 2007 11:54 AM

We are so sorry to hear of this terrible loss. Mrs. Spinelli was such a vivacious woman who brightened so many lives - including ours. We only wish we had more time with her. Her infectious positive attitude will always be with us in spirit!

Posted by: Dan & Sylvia Nabors at January 25, 2007 07:13 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Barry & Brenda Reid

Posted by: Barry & Brenda Reid at January 24, 2007 07:38 AM

Dear Nick,
Rose and I were very sad to hear the news about Jan. Our thoughts are with you, as mine have been often over the years.
I know that you will draw strength and comfort from your family and friends.
Try to remember her sense of humor and the smiles.
Kind regards,
David and Rose Middleton

Posted by: David and Rose Middleton at January 23, 2007 07:24 PM

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jan will always be in our hearts, on our minds, and in our prayers.

God be with you during your time of need.

Michael, Jenna, Sebastian and Veronica Ziegler

Posted by: Michael Ziegler at January 23, 2007 02:33 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the Spinelli family and all who loved Mrs. Spinelli. I have many wonderful childhood memories of afternoons spent with her - putting together puzzles, cooking together in the kitchen, crawling around under the dining room table. I am so lucky to have had such special time with her. There will never be anyone else like her.

Posted by: Kristi Tap at January 23, 2007 11:49 AM