Titi Maria "Tina" Rinaldi

Titi Maria (Porcello) Rinaldi entered into eternal peace to join her late husband of 52 years, Vincenzo (Jimmy) Rinaldi, on October 17, 2025. Raised In Naro, Sicily to the late Giovanni Porcello and Angela Vizzola Porcello. She was sent here by her mother in 1968 to help her sister with her 3 small children. Titi (Tina) met her husband soon after and they quickly married. She obtained her drivers license, learned the language, and obtained her citizenship before returning to Naro to live. In 2002, they returned to the United States to make their home with their nieces and nephew. To her, they were all her babies, and she loved them like they were her own. Her love for her family will forever be remembered by those who knew her.
Titi is remembered for the beautiful things she could create crocheting and knitting. She loved bingo, playing cards, and playing dice with her family.
In addition to her husband and parents, Titi is also predeceased by her brother Giuseppe (Pino) Porcello, her sister Maria Porcello Diana and brother-in-law Charles Diana.
Titi leaves behind a Sister-In-Law, Rosa Porcello from Naro Sicily. Her nieces and nephew Charles Diana of Vernon, Maria Diana of Enfield, Angela and Duncan Babcock of Vernon, and Angela Porcello of Palermo, Sicily. She treasured her great nieces and nephews Dustin Babcock (Amber), Diana Root (Tyler), Robert Root (Auburn), Vincent Root (Savanna), Deanna Babcock, Miriam Lo Giudice of Palermo, Sicily, and her beloved Great Great Nephew Christopher Root.
The family would like to thank those at Saint Joseph's Residence, where she resided, who looked after her and cared for her, particularly in her final days. The love and care she received was immeasurable, and truly a blessing to us all.
Calling hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025 with Mass immediately following at St. Joseph Resident, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT. Interment will take place in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery, Enfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor at Saint Joseph Residence, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082.