Richard Savino Rinaldi, 78, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 2018 and formerly of the Bronx, died peacefully on May 17, 2024 at Calvary Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in the Bronx on December 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Savino and Angelina (Passerella) Rinaldi. Richie had been employed as a foreman with Local #79.

On February 19, 1978 in New Rochelle, Richie married Carol Ann Kuhlmeier who survives at home. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Tommy and Della Fico, Toniann Fico, Carol and John Rodopoulos, Gina Santiago, Dana and Chris Pedatella; his nephew, Ralph Battista and his wife Kerri; his grandchildren who lovingly called him Gramps, Jennifer Fico Levine and her husband Ben, Anthony Marcantonio, Kristen Rodopoulos, Dylan Hall, Marissa Santiago, Johnnie Rodopoulos, Jayson Rodopoulos, Kayla Santiago, Gia Pedatella, Arianna Santiago, Gino Pedatella, Ellie Battista and Maddie Battista; and his great-granddaughter, Addison Levine. He was predeceased by his grandson, Thomas Fico, in 2020.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 21,from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. There will be a service at 7:30pm.