Nicholas J. Spinney, 75, of Tampa, FL and Mattapoisett, formerly of Needham, died Friday, October 9, 2015. Beloved husband for 50 years of the late Claire (Burke) Spinney, loving father of Donna Etchings and her husband Ted of Westwood, Nicholas Spinney Jr. and his wife Nancy of Wilmington, and David Spinney of Tampa, FL. Loving grandfather of Cameron Etchings, Jared, Eric, and Kyle Spinney. Dear brother to the late Barbara Kennedy, John Spinney, Dorothy Brady, Paul Spinney, and Mary Handrahan. Nick was born in Boston to the late Nicholas and Blanche Spinney. He graduated from Brookline High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Navy. He later earned his degree at Newbury College. Nick was very active and loved the ocean, bicycling, and being with his family. Local 103 IBEW (electrician) for 50 yrs., Ret. MBTA employee. Member of American Legion Post #5, Tampa. There will be no calling hours and memorial services will be private. Donations to Southcoast VNA Hospice Program, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719 are appreciated.