LEONARD H. RINALDI

 
LEONARD H. RINALDI  
Leonard Henry Rinaldi, "Lennie" passed away on August 31, 2013 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Leo Lewis Rinaldi and Mary Sansone Rinaldi. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Amalia W. Rinaldi, and children; Stephen Rinaldi and his wife Jean of Olney, MD , Michelle Rinaldi of Gaithersburg, and Donna Boicourt and her fiancé Ian St. John of Crofton, MD. He was adored grandfather to Stephen and Brian Rinaldi, and Kayla Boicourt.Although blind most of his life, he never let it be a handicap. He retired after more than twenty years from Suburban Trust Company as VP of Systems and Programming. A devoted Catholic and beloved father and husband, he cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren. He was a die-hard Redskins and Nationals fan, tuning in to every game. He also enjoyed listening to big band music and old time radio broadcasts. His physical limitations did not stop him from being a model husband, father and friend to all.A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 5, at 11 a.m. at St Luke's Catholic Church on 100th St. and Coastal Hwy. in Ocean City, MD. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Joseph Kennedy will officiate. On Friday, September 6, a memorial mass will be held at 12 noon at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 70 University Blvd, Silver Spring, MD. Msgr. W. Bartholomew Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, 2121 Lincoln Rd, Washington, DC 20002. A donation in his memory may be mailed to: Poor Clares of the Perpetual Adoration, 3900 13th St. NE Washington, DC 20017. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com