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Michael Rinaldi Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of Daniel and Theresa Scrimalli Rinaldi, he was a 1989 graduate of Dunmore High School and attended Penn State University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He worked as the manager for Whistles Pub and Eatery, Scranton, for many years and most recently was employed by General Dynamics, Eynon.
During his high school years, he played on the Dunmore Bucks football team and was an avid Detroit Lions, New York Yankees and Bruce Springsteen fan. He was a humble man with a heart of gold and the love of his life was his son, Michael Jr. He made lifelong friends with his ATO brothers at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Also surviving are a son, Michael Jr., Scranton; paternal grandmother, Theresa Rinaldi, Dunmore; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Alyssa Rinaldi; paternal grandfather, Michael Rinaldi; maternal grandparents, Josephine and Michael Scrimalli; and an uncle, Carmen M. Scrimalli.
The funeral will be Saturday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, with Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Chestnut Street, Dunmore. Interment is private at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.dunmorefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Rinaldi
TONY NICHOLOFF
October 27, 2012
DEAR THERESA AND DANNY,PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY. MICHAEL WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON, ALWAYS CHEERFUL AND RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS. THE RINALDI AND SCRIMALLI FAMILIES WILL BE IN MY NIGHTLY PRAYERS. LOVE AND FRIENDS FOREVER, TONY NICHOLOFF
berger gallagher
October 22, 2012
sorry for your lost mike was a great friend
Janice Occhipinti-Kraser
October 20, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Rinaldi, I'm so very sorry. I've known Mike for most of my life and the only way I've ever pictured him is smiling. His love of life was enough to brighten any room. The sparkle in his eye was never more noticeable than when he spoke of Mikey or you. It has always been an honor to call him friend. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Tina Tur-Lepkoski
October 20, 2012
There are no words. Mike was an extraordinary human being. Someone who was like family to me and who I was proud to call friend. He was smart, funny, loyal, and generous. He was the kind of person that made you better just for knowing him. He will be missed every single day. My thoughts and prayers are with his parents, son, & family.
AL Summa
October 20, 2012
Dan, to you and your wife go my deepest sympathy and prayers in this difficult time. May GOD bless and comfort you.
Alicia Orr Jenkins
October 20, 2012
Mr & Mrs Rinaldi and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Jim Orr
October 20, 2012
Dear Theresa and Danny, Please accept my condolences,I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ryan Quigley
October 19, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Rinaldi and Michael Jr, I am very sorry for your loss. Heaven just got better. Mike, you meant so much to me. I loved hanging with you and Kenny. I will celebrate your life, with a tear, but only for a moment, because my memories of the "BIG MAN" turns my hurt into utter joy. As Springsteen said Mike.. when they built you brother.. they broke the mold.
Jen Armbruster
October 19, 2012
Rest peacefully, sweet Mike. You were always so kind and generous. I am very thankful to have known you. Your enormous heart will never be forgotten. See you when I get there xo
christine dellecave
October 19, 2012
Rest in peace Mike. I will never forget you. my prayers to your mom and dad and Jr. You are an angel.
Tommy Heinz
October 19, 2012
Condolences to all of the Rinaldi family..way too young . RIP Mike ....
Anthony Palmere
October 18, 2012
A great person lost too soon. Rest in peace.
brad ball
October 18, 2012
My heart goes out to the Rinaldi family.What a true plesure it was to be your coworker Mike we will miss you and rip
paul myrkalo
October 18, 2012
mike ,r.i.p. , good friend
Bobby Morgan
October 18, 2012
Dear Theresa and Danny,
My thoughts and heavy heart goes out to you and your family. Michael through his son will remain with you forever.
jessica fortese symons
October 18, 2012
we will miss you mike, but will carry your memory w/ us always...miss that kind & generous heart, that laugh, & that huge smile w/ the mischievious twinkle in your eye! we will try to keep an eye on JR through out the years. my prayers are w/ your family & i will see you saturday. i promised T i'd give u a kiss from her. love u my friend <3 see you when i get there
Alex Gai
October 18, 2012
Without question, Mike was one of the greatest people, that I ever had the pleasure to meet & privilege to know. I will miss that Eyetalian dearly.
Paul Ferraro
October 18, 2012
Rest in peace.
Steve Colangelo
October 18, 2012
Truly a great person...Always had best of times with you Michael... You will be missed... Rest in Peace my friend
Tom & Petra Osterberger
October 18, 2012
Dan & Theresa,
So sorry to hear about Michael's passing. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Jellock-Duchnik
October 18, 2012
Dan & Theresa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Michael as a young boy, we had many fun times together. Especially up at the Dubranski's cabin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carolyn
jeannie houlihan, lynn
October 18, 2012
My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. May God help you get through this terrible time. May Mike rest in peace.
Jim Finan
October 18, 2012
Danny and Theresa,
So vey sorry to hear about Michael. I always knew him as a respectful, friendly and big hearted young man. I am far away right now, and unable to attend services, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
October 18, 2012
Danny and Theresa,
I write this with such a heavy heart, I can not even begin to imagine what the two of you are going through. Know that I'm thinking of you and sending my love and prayers. May you find the strength to guide you through this most difficult time.
Kim Senchak-Ellis
Teddy Kalinowski
October 18, 2012
RIP my friend... You were a great friend and father. Im gonna miss ya. :(
Rick Roman
October 18, 2012
Mike...a wonderful soul always with a smile for everyone you touched. You will be sorely missed my friend.
Tammy Roque
October 18, 2012
R.I.P. Mike, you will be truely missed.
Gina Mattern
October 18, 2012
Mike, my prayers are with you and your family , especially that beautiful little boy. R.I.P
October 18, 2012
Mr. & Mrs. Rinaldi & Michael Jr.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I will always remember our days at DHS and how nice of a guy Mike was. May God continue to bless you all.
Lisa Giorgio-Leo
October 18, 2012
Danny and Teresa,
I am so sorry to hear about Michael's untimely passing.. Words cannot be express my feelings. I can't imagine losing such a young son. May God be with you and help get you through your untimely loss.
Sincerely,
Dick Peck
Harding,PA
October 18, 2012
Rip Mike.. Prayers to you and your Family. You were a fine man..
Doc
jim wolfe
October 18, 2012
Danny, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Sorry for your loss.
Wolfie.
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