Maurizio Rinaldi left us on August 16, 2019. He was born on April 25, 1933 in Montalbano, Ionico Province of Matera, Italy. He was predeceased by his parents, Antonio and Caterina and his wife, Mariuccia. Maurizio as with many of his family members moved to the Milan area in post war Italy to better themselves economically. In 1969 Maurizio and his wife immigrated to Vancouver and set up a small bicycle shop on Commercial Drive selling Bianchi cycles. He continued to be involved in the cycling scene even after joining the construction industry having been a skilled in the stone and ceramic field while working in Italy. He was self employed for many years and well known in the Italian community. He will be missed by his friends and extended family including surviving sisters, Rosa and Giovanna in Italy. Special thanks to Rosanna Armeni and medical staff at VGH. Viewing Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 6-8pm at Bell Burnaby. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.