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Introduction :
- Eric Spinato was a Fox News producer and editor from New York.
- Charming and charismatic, Spinato was popular amongst his peers and viewers who admired his work.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Spinato was born in Riverdale, Bronx, in NYC on March 26, 1968.
- He was raised in Commack, New York.
- Eric’s father passed away from a heart attack when he and his brother Dean were teenagers. After his father’s death, Eric helped his mother Inez around the home and became a father figure to his brother.
- Spinato is survived by his partner Fanny Forero and his teenage sons Nicholas and Robert.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Eric graduated from Commack South High School before attending New York University where he obtained a degree in communications.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Spinato began his career as a Managing Editor at News 55’s WLNY-TV.
- Shortly after leaving News 55, he became the News 12 Long Island Assignment Editor before spending time at WBAB 102.3 FM’s The Bob Buchmann Morning Show as a Producer.
- In 1988, Eric became a part of FOX Files. He left FOX Files in 2004 after receiving a job offer from the Paula Zahn Show on CNN. He also spent some time working on the Rita Cosby: Live and Direct show on MSNBC.
- Spinato went back to FOX in 2007 and became a story editor and head booker for the network.
- He also interviewed various famous politicians and celebrities including former US President Donald Trump.
Death :
- Spinato passed away in early 2021 after a short battle with COVID-19.
- He was buried in Farmingdale, New York at the Pinelawn Memorial Park.