Mike Spinner
JJ was many things to many people, but to me he was a friend, a coworker, and a regular companion on the long commute across the DC beltway — which, as we all know, is no small bond.
Somehow, even traffic felt more manageable with JJ around. He had a way of reminding you that life was bigger than the frustration of the moment, bigger than deadlines or delays. JJ truly loved life, and he made that clear just by the way he lived it.
He loved golf — not just the game, but the time spent with friends, the conversations between shots, the laughter when things didn’t go quite right. He loved good food, especially Greek food, and he loved sharing those joys with others.
Most of all, JJ loved his wife, Mona. It was never a question of what mattered most to him. Whenever he spoke of her, it was with pride, warmth, and deep affection. Their love was something you could feel — steady, genuine, and full of life.
JJ brought warmth wherever he went. He reminded us to enjoy the day, to savor a good meal, a good round of golf, a good conversation, and to appreciate the people beside us.
He will be missed deeply, but remembered with smiles, stories, and gratitude for having known him. I feel lucky to have shared time, work, fairways, and memories with JJ — and I know many of us here feel the same.
