John J. Rinella, age 65, of Carver, formerly of North Weymouth, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
For many years, John enjoyed serving the Town of Carver on the Community Preservation Committee and the Recreation Committee. He was also the Chairman of the Weymouth High School Class Reunion, class of 1966.
John was the beloved husband of Linda (Fijol) Rinella; devoted father of Lori Rinella Pearson & her husband Gene of Plymouth and Lisa Mazzilli & her husband Russell of Carver; loving Papa of Isabella Mae, Ryan John and Christopher John; dear brother of Edward Rinella of Hingham, Mary Burns of Milford, Denise Girard of North Weymouth, Robert DiBona of Herman, ME and the late Shirley Dame. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, from 4:00-8:00 PM.
Funeral services at the Church of the Vine, 5 Wareham Street, South Carver, on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 10:00 AM.
Interment will follow at the Central Cemetery, Route 58, Carver.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to the Carver Cranberry League Baseball, Attention: Tony Macrina, P.O. Box 837, Carver, MA 02330 or to the Carver Cowboys Football, Attention: Mike Grimes, P.O. Box 345, Carver, MA 02330.