Angelina Rinella

Angelina Rinella (nee Faraci), age 91, of Cleveland, Ohio went to heaven peacefully Friday, March 29, 2024, under the case of Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Rinella, Sr. (USAF, Veteran of Korea War). Adored companion and love of Albert “Al” Euse (deceased). Faithful and beloved daughter of Angelo and Josephine (nee Alioto) Faraci (deceased). Beloved sister of Joseph Faraci, Mary Balzano, Ignatius Faraci, twin sister of Frank Faraci (born sleeping 11/21/1932) and Rose DiBacco (all deceased). Dearest mother of Paul “Paulie” Rinella, Jr. (deceased), Angela Marie Rinella, Celeste (Pete) Pettus and Linda Rinella. Cherished awesome Mema of Laura, Nicholas and Michael Wolf, and Amanda Grace Smith. Beloved aunt and great aunt. Angelina was an amazing, fun-loving wonderful, feisty woman and absolutely treasured her family. She enjoyed the nickname “Sophia” from The Golden Girls due to her constant sharp and spontaneous wit. She absolutely loved, adored, and lived her life for her children and grandchildren. Angelina always put others before herself and will be remembered by many for her “colorful” language and feisty attitude.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Angelina to Hospice of the Western Reserve P. O. Box 72101 Cleveland, OH 44192 (donate@hospicewr.org)https://p2p.onecause.com/hwrgift/donate or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. The family will receive family and friends AT THE CHURCH FROM 10:30 A.M. UNTIL MASS TIME.

Interment will take place at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Ohio.