Mark Spinnato

Mark Allen Spinnato, 69, residing in Peoria, AZ, and Broomfield, CO passed away on April 6, 2023. Mark, born on July 3, 1953, grew up in Baltimore, MD, and called Colorado and California home for various parts of his childhood. He studied at the University of Colorado, where he found success in his first career as a history teacher before discovering his true passion in finance by opening a wealth management firm that won accolades multiple years over, and where he spent his retired years on a speaking circuit sharing his advice with industry planners. Mark was a loving husband, father, and friend, whose great passion for family and living life was contagious. Mark considered raising his children the greatest thing he ever did. Born and raised in the Catholic church, he lived a life devoted to God. Growing up with the sounds of the standards, Motown, and show tunes in the air, Mark’s eclectic tastes grew with him as he enjoyed live theatre and traveling the world with his wife Debbie by his side. In his free time, he was a force playing both golf and tennis. He loved football, rooting on his CU Buffs (even receiving an encouraging and supportive personal shoutout from Coach “Primetime” Deion Sanders in March 2023!) and the Denver Broncos. Mark was also a lifelong fan of the Baltimore Orioles, getting to play ball with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. at his camp! As a lifelong trivia buff and national champion, Mark found interest and humor in nearly everything around him and was always excited to share his knowledge and tell stories. His quick wit and zest for entertaining drew family, friends, colleagues, clients, and strangers close to him. Mark is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Debbie; his children Brian (Allison) Spinnato and Gina (Todd) Ross; stepsons Brett Kerin and Ryan (Melissa) Kerin; his grandchildren Ava, Addie, Mikey, and Wrena; his mother Connie Spinnato; and his siblings Joe (Yolande) Spinnato, Mary Fran (Lee) Anderson, and Jo Ann (Mark) Pronovost. A private celebration of life is planned, and in lieu of flowers, it was Mark’s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org). Mark on Safari in Africa