Thomas H Rinoldo

Rinoldo, Thomas H. 83, left us after a brief illness on July 31, 2024. Originally from Massachusetts, he was predeceased by his parents Thomas J. and Ruby (Tebo) Rinoldo; sister Nancy Soumoulis; and his childhood sweetheart and loving wife of 51 years, Helen (Mitchell) Rinoldo.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and after working many jobs in his youth, he joined the Framingham Fire Department in 1969 and served the community with distinction until he retired at the rank of Deputy Fire Chief. He was also a long-time instructor for the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Following his retirement from the fire department, Tom and Helen embarked on a motorhome tour of the United States. For two years they traveled most of the country until they decided to settle down in Florida. Tom then began a second career as an accountant and bookkeeper.

Tom is survived by his son, Thomas, and his wife Caralinn Rinoldo; his daughters Traci Rinoldo and Suzanne Rinoldo; his granddaughter Rebecca Rinoldo; brothers James and Peter Rinoldo; sisters Ruby Jacques, Joanne Sharon, and Mary Rinoldo and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services will be private later in Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to Tampa Firefighters Charity Fund Inc. for Camp Hopetake: 3116 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603 or by calling 813-229-7540 or by going to tampafirefighters.com website under news & event.