Nicholas A. Rinaldi, 61, Vero Beach
Nicholas A. Rinaldi, 61, of Vero Beach, died peacefully Wednesday April 25, 2018, at the Indian River Medical Center.
Nicholas was born in Stamford, Conn., graduated from Trumbull High School in 1975 and lived in Florida for seven years coming from Nantucket.
He was an avid photographer, fisherman, and bird watcher. An outdoor enthusiast, he had great love for the wide open spaces of the Wild West.
He cherished his grandparents, preparing and eating good old Italian food.
Survivors include his mother, Joan Sacco Rinaldi, of Vero Beach; wife of 16 years, Lindi Rinaldi; sister, Gina M. Rinaldi, of Sneads, of Ferry, N.C.; brothers, Anthony J. Rinaldi, of Stamford, Conn., Michael P. Rinaldi, of Stuart, Fla., and Richard P. Rinaldi, of West Haven, Conn.; seven nephews; one niece; one great-niece; and one great-nephew.
Nicholas was preceded in death by his father, Pasquale M. Rinaldi.
Memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037, in memory of Nicholas A. Rinaldi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Monday, April 30, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.