Valentine Peter Rinaldi, 76 of Sandown, NH, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at his home. Mr. Rinaldi was born in Torrington, CT on November 14, 1930, son of the late Peter and Celeste (Cerniglia) Rinaldi. He was a resident of Sandown for two years, formerly living in Torrington, CT. Mr. Rinaldi graduated from Torrington High School, class of 1948. He went on to study electrical design. He served in the U.S. Army with the Signal Corps serving in Korea and was a Disc Jockey to his fellow soldiers and was also the engineer for the military radio station. He enjoyed designing circuits for different electrical testers and was always trying to design something. He was able to fix his own televisions and radios and was always active around the house. He was very involved with his home and family life.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (Lavigne) Rinaldi of Sandown, a son, Peter M. Rinaldi of Tupelo, MS, two daughters, Valerie Arnista of Southington, CT, Lorie MacKinnon of Sandown, six grandchildren, Matthew and Nicole Rinaldi, Jacqueline and Nicholas Arnista, Alexandra and Cassandra MacKinnon. He was also survived by cousins.
Following cremation, a memorial service was held at 3:00pm Tuesday, March 20th in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH. A calling hour was held from 2:00pm until the service time in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Rockingham VNA Hospice, 137 Epping Rd., Exeter, NH 03833.