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Claudette E. Rinaldi, 77

May 14, 2019

Claudette Eliane Martinelli Rinaldi, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Rose (Aguanno) Martinelli. Claudette was the loving wife of the late Samuel W. Rinaldi, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2012.

Claudette grew up on South Seventh Street in Elizabeth, NJ and attended School 3, Cleveland Junior High and Battin High School, where she was a member of the Glee Club. One of her fondest memories was performing in Atlantic City. Following high school, Claudette worked at Beltone, Bristol Myers, the Township of Hillside Board of Health and the Hillside Fire Department. She married Samuel W. Rinaldi, the love of her life, on October 1, 1966. Together they loved to dance, enjoyed traveling to Niagara Falls and Mount Airy Lodge in the Poconos, and spending time with family and friends. Claudette will be remembered for her laugh and her vibrant personality; she became friends with nearly everyone she met.

Claudette is survived by her daughter, Gisele M. Siebold, whom she adored and spent as much time with as possible; her son-in-law John; her grandchildren Isabella and Rowan; a sister Elaine Miller; nephews Robert and Paul Miller; and a great-niece, Angelina Miller.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, where family and friends will be received beginning at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Claudette’s name be offered to Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 745 Old Chickies Hill Road, Columbia, PA, 17512, or to Compassus Hospice, 2101 Oregon Pike, Suite 301, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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May 29, 2019

Gisele: just a few words to remind you of how much I cared about and appreciated your MOM. She was such a sweetheart to me and my Mom-along with your Dad they watched over and helped her many days when I was at work.  I loved to hear that carzy voice of hers when she would call after she moved to Pa..  Our saddest conversation was when she called me to tell me that her Sam had died.  I loved sending her little cards. I felt badly when she no longer had a telephone so we could chat about Hillside.  She must be so happy to be back with Sam and Ollie now!!  I thank her and Sam for their friendship!.  God Bless you and yours as you go on.
Marie La Bella and Family
 

May 27, 2019

Our deepest condolences to the family of Claudette.  She was a member of our Battin Family.
The Battin H.S. Class of 1960

May 21, 2019

May 21, 2019
When the Lord calls our loves ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. I’m here if you want to talk.
Marie Rose (Paparella) Iuliano & Family

May 21, 2019

Gisele please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your mom will be sorely missed by all. She made the worst day at the firehouse happier and brighter with her big smile and her pinches. Sending thoughts and prayers, Jeff Albrecht 

May 19, 2019

Gisele, i am so sad to learn that you mom is no longer gracing the earth with her contagious smile and beautiful laugh. Your mother always made everyone in the room feel appreciated and loved.  She passed so much of that joy in life and tremendous kindness to you.  Such a great lady!!   Sending love to you and your family as you adjust to the gaping hole left behind that her presence in your lives has always filled.  I have such fond memories of your mom and dad.  All my love.  
Kimberly Iungerman Allende

May 18, 2019

We grew up knowing Claudette. She was our lovely neighbor. Both Sam and her were loving, kind, and caring people. My deepest condolences to the family. She is with the love of her life having eternal peace and rest. May God grant you all peace in your hearts knowing what a good person she was to all who were graced with her presence. I wll always remember her walking Ollie up and down our street. All my thoughts and prayers, Natalie La Bella-Charles

May 17, 2019

Lainie and family, My prayers are with you. I never met Claudette, but I feel your loss. I was so sorry to hear this. Know that God is with you during this time. Stay strong in your faith. God is always at your side,
Debbie Simmons

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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