Patricia Rinaldi

Patricia Ann Rinaldi (nee Cooper), 82, of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Patricia, Patty to her family and friends, grew up in Stamford where she met the love of her life Frank E. Rinaldi who she married in 1963.
A lifelong Stamford resident, Patty’s entire life was an extraordinary example of selfless devotion to her husband and their three children. Rather than ever being a burden, her devotion was in fact the true source of her happiness and deep satisfaction with life as it was truly aligned with her purpose.
An avid runner in the 70s and 80s, Patty also loved to cook, read, travel, write, and enthusiastically explore anything and everything that interested her, setting an example for her children that inspired them to do the same in their own lives.
Patty is survived by her children Michael, Richard and Jennifer as well as her grandchildren Leo, Maggie, Niko, and Jack, as well as her sister, Carol.
She is predeceased by her husband Frank Rinaldi, father Leo Cooper and mother Ann Cooper, also of Stamford.
A funeral mass for Patty will take place at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 14th at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, in Stamford. In accordance with Patty’s wishes, there are no calling hours and the interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ferguson library of Stamford at www.fergusonlibrary.org/donate.
To leave online condolences for Patty’s family you may visit www.cognetta.com.