Samuel W. Rinaldi, 79, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Elizabeth, NJ passed away peacefully on April 17, 2012 at his home with his daughter Gisele by his side. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son to the late Frank and Mary Frances (Jacques) Rinaldo. He is survived by wife, Claudette (Martinelli) Rinaldi.

He attended St. Mary's High School in Elizabeth, NJ and graduated from Burroughs Office Machines Training Center. Sam retired as a banker with Investors Savings and Loan.

He served in the US Army.

Sam was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife, a daughter, Gisele Marie Rinaldi Siebold, wife of John, of Lancaster, PA and two grandchildren, Isabella Grace and Rowan Sebastian Siebold. He was preceded in death by nine siblings.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551 with The Rev. Melanie Maxell officiating. Viewings will be on Friday from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at Snyder's and again on Saturday from 10-11AM. Interment will be private. Military Honors will be rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and Vet-21 Salute Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Sam's memory to Heifer's International 1 World Avenue Little Rock, AR 72202 or online at www.heifer.org to help feed the poor. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory717-872-5041