Obit: Lucille Spinale ... owned Spinale's Restaurant

MILTON - Lucille Josephine Spinale, 73, who along with her husband opened up and helped run the former Spinale’s Italian Restaurant in Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 3, 2013, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a long battle with Lymphoma. 

Lucille was born on June 30, 1940, in Revere, Mass., to parents Michael and Lucy Agri. 

She grew up in Everett, Mass., and married her high school sweetheart Frank Spinale on June 7, 1959. They moved to Saugus, Mass., where they were happily married for 54 years and proud parents of five children. They owned and operated Spinale's Pizza on Lincoln Ave. in Saugus, Mass., before opening up two restaurants: Top of the Hill Steak House and Spinale's Italian Restaurant in Milton, which they owned and operated with their sons Frank and Robert Spinale for more than 20 years. 

Lucille retired with her spouse at their home in Deltura, in Fort Myers, Fla., and spent many wonderful years with friends and family. 

Lucille had a passion for cooking, and a love for entertaining. She was all about family and her children and grandchildren were the most cherished part of her life. She will always be admired for her optimism and her ability to love with her whole heart completely and unconditionally. 

Lucille is survived by her husband, Frank, of 54 years, her sisters Rosemarie, (George), Theresa (Bob) and brother, Michael.

Lucille will be remembered and deeply missed by her children; Frank (Tiffanie), John (Colleen), Daniel, Robert (Susan) and Elena (Al) and her grandchildren Anthony, Bryana, Gina, Alyssa, Celia, Danny, Derek, Johnny and Roman. Lucille is predeceased by her parents Michael and Lucy Agri, her oldest brother Joseph Agri, and her beloved grandson Frankie.

A Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 59 Nichols Street, Chelsea, Mass., on Monday, October 7, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Boston Children's Hospital, in memory of Lucille Spinale. Contributions can be made online at www.bostonchildrens.org/tribute or checks made payable to Boston Children's Hospital can be mailed to Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215.