Matthew John ‘Skip’ Spinella, business owner

Matthew John “Skip” Spinella of Lewes passed away peacefully Saturday, June 26, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born Feb. 10, 1939, in Detroit, Mich., son of Michael Angelo Spinella and Eleanor Louise Gamble.

Skip was raised between Miami Beach, Fla., and Paterson, N.J.  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 celebration of life will be held Wednesday, June 30, at 10 a.m., at Torbert Funeral Home, Route 10, Dover.  A funeral Mass will follow at noon at Holy Cross Church with Christian Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Delaware Hospice in his name.