Albert Benjamin Spino Jr.

Albert B. Spino Jr. passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends, on December 28, 2012. He was born on July 21, 1927 in Salida, Colorado to Helen and Albert Spino Sr. Al graduated from Salida High School where he participated in football and track earning him the nickname, “Speed.” In his younger years, he raced stock cars and midgets, kayaked down the Arkansas River, water skied, and earned his pilot’s license.

Al attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, where he met and married Helen I. Miller on March 14, 1948. They moved back to Salida, Colorado, started a family, and were involved in many business ventures. In 1961, they moved their family to Las Vegas, Nevada where Al was very successful in business and real estate. He worked for many years at Pete Findlay Oldsmobile and later as an Independent Insurance Agent. Al was co-owner of Dino’s Bar, one of the oldest neighborhood bars in Las Vegas, along with several different restaurants in the Las Vegas area.

Al was an avid golfer and a member of many golf clubs in Las Vegas. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge #1468, a member for 56 years of the American Legion, and a Veteran of the United States Navy Air Corp. in World War II. Other organizations that he was involved in throughout the years were Knights of Columbus, Italian American Club, Sons of Italy, and UNLV Booster Club.

Al and Helen traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. One of his favorite hobbies was collecting commemorative coins. Friends and family also knew how much he enjoyed watching sports and old Western movies.

Al is survived by his wife, Helen, of 64 years, and their two children, Terry and Mark. His daughter, Terry Spino, and granddaughter, Shanley, reside in Reno, Nevada. His son, Mark Spino and wife, Debra, reside in Lake Balboa, California, along with his three grandsons, Taylor, Troy, and Toby. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Spino, who lived in Salida, Colorado. Al loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all.

A mass will be held at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on January 17, 2013.