Patricia Irene Spinelli

Patricia Irene Spinelli was born on August 6, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Walter and Irene (Samolyk) Przedpelski, growing up on the east side of town in St. Hedwig's parish.

After high school and working for a while, she enlisted in the US Navy where she met her husband, Paul Spinelli.

She loved gardening, figure skating on tv, taking care of grandchildren, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Her husband Paul of 52 years survives. Also surviving are their children Paul (Samantha) of Tecumseh, Jason (Athena) of Topeka, Katherine "Kati" (Adam) Musson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Mary Frances Spinelli of Topeka, Joseph "Joe" (Mary) of Topeka, along with grandchildren Kristen Spinelli, Taylor Spinelli, Adrienne Spinelli, Lillian Spinelli, Elizabeth Musson, Zoe Musson, Miles Musson and Rowena Spinelli.

Also surviving are her sisters Susan Koterman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Joan (Joseph) Harig of Milton, Vermont; and brother Deacon Steven (Debbie) Przedpelski of West Bend, Wisconsin.

Her sisters- and brothers-in-law, Robert "Bob" (Cyndi) Spinelli of Topeka, Joseph (Sheila) Spinelli of Rockville, CT, and Tricia (Wayne) Smith of Amarillo, TX. A sister-in-law Anna Marie Spinelli passed away in 2007. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

She was a member of St Matthew Catholic Church where she took part

in Bible study, volunteered in the parish pantry and sang alto in the church choir. She spent time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration chapel each week for many years.

Cremation has taken place.  A Parish Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM  with Mass of Christian Burial being Celebrated at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 30, 2025, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2700 SE Virginia Avenue, Topeka, KS.  Her final resting place will be in Foster Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church or to Catholic Charities.