Robert J. Spina 1940-2020

Robert John Spina Sr. 79 of New Haven passed away peacefully at home

surrounded by his family on July 31,2020.

He was born in New Haven to the late Louise Perricone Spina and Matthew Spina. He was predeceased by his sister Lorine Stevens of Guilford. Robert is survived by his wife Audrey(Kersten)Spina of 57 years and his children, Robert T. Spina of New Haven, Lisa Pelletier (Ricky) of Meriden, Harold Spina (Elizabeth) of Wallingford, Robert(Booboo) Spina Jr. (Larae) of Wallingford and Audra Spina of Derby. Robert also is survived by his brother

Junior (Matthew) Spina (Diane) of Ocala Florida, sister in law Claudia Kersten (Thomas) Surina of Sanford Florida and brother in law Arthur Stevens of Guilford.

Robert is also survived by his 7 grandchildren (Laura(Chris), Anthony(Jeanie),

Rachael, Ania, Nicholas, Katelynn and Kendra )and 4 great grandchildren (Jayda,

Allie, Violet and Robert) whom he adored and many nieces and nephews. Robert

was a construction inspector for many years for the New Haven Testing

Laboratory and for Materials Testing. He was a life long resident of New Haven

and served in the U.S. Navy. He was known as being an extremely hard worker

and enjoyed time with his family. His cooking especially during the holidays will be

greatly missed.

Services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to

Connecticut Hospice, 100Double Beach Road, Branford, CT. 06405