Rinaldo (Reno) Fierro, 82, of East Hartford, Connecticut, loving husband of Lorraine (Strass) Fierro, and beloved son of Mandato and Antonietta (Pastizzo) Fierro, passed away at Hartford Hospital on the morning of August 12, 2022. Born in Apice, Italy, Rinaldo and his family immigrated to America in 1954. He was a member of the United States Army National Guard for 6 years before beginning his 35-year career as a welder with Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, retiring in 2000. Rinaldo loved traveling the country with Lorraine, photography, his cats, being outdoors, and spending time with family. He was a proud Italian American who would gladly tell stories, sing Italian songs, play the harmonica, and recant many memories from his childhood in Italy to anyone who would listen. He was a devoted family man who dedicated his life to spreading happiness and laughter to his daughters and grandchildren. Rinaldo was predeceased by his parents, Mandato and Antonietta (Pastizzo) Fierro, his brothers, Felice Fierro and Antonio Fierro, and his sister, Marianna (Fierro) Rotundo. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine (Strass) Fierro; 2 daughters and their husbands: Anna Fierro- Gregg and Sean Gregg and Julia (Fierro) Lanzano-Jones and Brian Jones; as well as the joys of his life, his 4 grandchildren: Ian Reno Gregg, Danae Gregg, Gina Lanzano, and Raymond Rinaldo Lanzano; his sister, Rosa (Fierro) Frusciante of Rocky Hill; and his devoted companion and brother-in-law, Luigi Rotundo of Newington, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins in Italy and America. His smile, laughter, and jokes will be missed by all who knew him. Calling hours for Rinaldo will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108, and a Funeral Home Prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewkirkandWhitney.com for the Fierro family.
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