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Vito Rinaldo Obituary
Jun 30, 1924 - Nov 21, 2024
Passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Beloved husband of 80 years to Helen V. (nee Sherman) Rinaldo; devoted father of Vito J. (Dianne Herkowits), Dennis (Lynn) and Richard (Camille); loving grandfather of Ryan, David, Gillian and Gavin; adored great-grandfather of William, Evelyn and Gianna; cherished step-grandfather of Emily and Zachary (Laura) Coleman; dearest step-great-grandfather of Penelope; predeceased by siblings, Marguerite (late Robert) Sommers, Joseph (late Josephine) Rinaldo, Dominic (late Kay) Rinaldo, Daniel (late Angeline) Rinaldo, Anna Marie (late Benedict) Pollina, and Lucille Rinaldo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present Sunday, December 1, 2024 PM from 1-4 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry St.). Family and friends are invited to assemble Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10 AM to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Our Lady of Hope Church, 18 Greenwood Pl., Buffalo, NY 14213. Interment to follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Vito was a United States WWII Army Veteran. He was also a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and the Disabled American Veterans. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com.
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Joan Johnson
December 1, 2024
When I was a little girl I remember thinking that someday I wanted to marry someone like my Uncle Vito. (Sorry Dad!) A guy who wore a tie to work but could still install a plumbing fixture. Who would spend hours working at his computer but knew how to hook up a gas stove. Smart but handy! That was my Uncle Vito.
Not only was he smart but he had a great sense of humor. He loved to play tricks on his nieces and nephews and I imagine his grandkids as well (The store is open. . .sorry, too late! The store is closed.") but despite his teasing he was kind hearted to his core.
Uncle Vito was a man who loved God, my Aunt Helen and his sons Vito, Dennis and Rick above all else yet he still had enough love left over to always be there for my parents, my brothers and sisters and I in so many ways throughout our lives.
He and my Aunt Helen prioritized faith and family throughout their lives until the day he left us and that faith was evident in many ways. Of course he never missed going to church, but it went far beyond that... taking a meal to an elderly neighbor, showing up to help when someone was in need - the things that matter most. He was the most humble man I've ever known and never wanted recognition for anything he did for others including the sacrifice fighting in World War II.
Uncle, Godfather, computer tutor, mentor, pinochle partner, friend... that's my Uncle Vito - I will miss him more than words can say.
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