Obituary: ​Dennis J. Rinaldi Sr., 80, of Prospect

Obituary courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home

Prospect, CT
Dennis J. Rinaldi, Sr.
“Beloved husband, father & grandfather”

Dennis J. Rinaldi Sr., age 80, of Prospect, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Morea) Rinaldi for 58 years.

Dennis was born in Waterbury, CT on June 22, 1942, a son of the late Ralph R. and Lucretia (Rinaldi) Rinaldi, Sr. He attended local schools and was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked in sales for Chase Brass & Copper which later became NuTech and also worked for the State of CT as a Judicial Marshall until his retirement in 2006. He was an avid gardener who took pride in his plants grown from seed. He enjoyed rooting for the NY Yankees. He was very attached to Christine’s cat, Harley, AKA: Boo Boo.

Besides his wife, Joanne of Prospect, Dennis leaves his children, Christine Rinaldi of Southington and Dennis J. Rinaldi, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Plantsville, CT. He also leaves his grandsons, Jordan and Jeremy Rinaldi, whom he took pride in watching their sports and academic achievements. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Helen Rinaldi and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Ralph R. Rinaldi, Jr.

Arrangements: Dennis’ funeral will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.