Born in Newark, Mr. Spindel lived in Livingston for 30 years before moving to Parsippany-Troy Hills 12 years ago. He and his wife, Sharon, also lived in Florida for several months each year.

After earning a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, Mr. Spindel received a law degree from Georgetown University. He worked as an environmental attorney for Lowenstein Sandler LLP for many years. He was also a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, Cedar Hill Country Club, Temple B’nai Abraham, and was on the board of PEEC – Pocono Environmental Education Center.

He was the husband of Sharon Spindel for 53 years; the father of Melissa Hendrix (Scott) and Carrie Bashoff (Evan); and grandfather to four.

A funeral service for Mr. Spindel was held Tuesday, February 27, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston.

The family has suggested that contributions in his memory be made to PEEC – Pocono Environmental Education Center or to the John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack.