Peter Rinella III, 63, died at his home on Sunday, June 26, 2016. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he was the son of the late Peter and Marguerite Rinella Jr. He worked as a safety manager at Swift Transportation in North Syracuse since 1997. Peter graduated from Cicero High School and attended Ithaca College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1974. Peter was a man of few words, except when watching SU sports. He blended in to the crowd and noise of the world, but if you paid attention to him, you were rewarded by his intelligence, humor and strong moral dignity. His voice spoke in quietness. By not drawing attention to himself, he attained prominence among his family, friends and co-workers. He delighted in the simple elegance and beauty of life, such as reading, gardening, cooking and being with his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed playing lacrosse. He loved being a partner to his wife, Barb Anne. Peter is survived by his wife, Barbara Balian Rinella; a sister, Kathy Oliver of Cicero, NY; his son, Brian Rinella, of Canton, MA; his daughter, Erin Holland of Savannah, GA; and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Paul Rinella. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 30 at noon at Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Calling hours are 10 a.m. to noon, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Peter's name to the Syracuse location of the American Heart Association
I lived around the corner from Peter and we were childhood friends from elementary age. Over the years we stayed in touch and I would reach out when I returned to Syracuse for family visits when we lived in midwest and then CA. Thanks to Facebook, I got to know his wife Barb and two children and grand children. Peter and I had been planning to getting together this fall in CA when he was traveling to the Pacific Northwest to visit his daughter. Peter was soft spoken, smart, and a great friend. I am devastated by his quick passing. If you are forturnate to have close and long term friends, stay close and appreciate what you have. I will miss Peter. Rest in peace my friend.
John Vincent
http://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?n=peter-rinella&pid=180471791&fhid=13173
Mark Cordone
Peter Rinella III, 63, died at his home on Sunday, June 26, 2016. A lifelong resident of the Syracuse area, he was
the son of the late Peter and Marguerite Rinella Jr.
He worked as a safety manager at Swift Transportation in North Syracuse since 1997. Peter graduated from Cicero High School and attended Ithaca College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1974.
Peter was a man of few words, except when watching SU sports. He blended in to the crowd and noise of the world, but if you paid attention to him, you were rewarded by his intelligence, humor and strong moral dignity. His voice spoke in quietness. By not drawing attention to himself, he attained prominence among his family, friends and co-workers. He delighted in the simple elegance and beauty of life, such as reading, gardening, cooking and being with his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed playing lacrosse. He loved being a partner to his wife, Barb Anne.
Peter is survived by his wife, Barbara Balian Rinella; a sister, Kathy Oliver of Cicero, NY; his son, Brian Rinella, of Canton, MA; his daughter, Erin Holland of Savannah, GA; and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Paul Rinella.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 30 at noon at Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, 7191 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. Calling hours are 10 a.m. to noon, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Peter's name to the Syracuse location of the American Heart Association
Pamela Perry (Brock)
Very sad-I remember Peter from Elementary school through High School. Too young. RIP Peter.
Ellen Warne (Paduano)
So very sad to hear about Peter's passing. I remember him from school and he was always soft spoken and friendly...deepest sympathy to his family.
Mark Cordone
I lived around the corner from Peter and we were childhood friends from elementary age. Over the years we stayed in touch and I would reach out when I returned to Syracuse for family visits when we lived in midwest and then CA. Thanks to Facebook, I got to know his wife Barb and two children and grand children. Peter and I had been planning to getting together this fall in CA when he was traveling to the Pacific Northwest to visit his daughter. Peter was soft spoken, smart, and a great friend. I am devastated by his quick passing. If you are forturnate to have close and long term friends, stay close and appreciate what you have. I will miss Peter. Rest in peace my friend.