In Memory of

Aurelio

Ranaldi

Obituary for Aurelio Ranaldi

Aurelio “Leo” Ranaldi of Avon, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday September 10, 2019. Born in New Britain on October 5, 1928, he graduated from New Britain High School in 1947. Leo proudly served in the United States Air Force until 1954 and was married for 39 years to his loving wife Clara, until her death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by a baby daughter, Claudia, his parents George and Minnie Ranaldi, and his brother Ronald Ranaldi.

Leo was a long time member of Prince Thomas of Savoy, and a dedicated member of Christ Episcopal Church, both in Avon. In 1999, Leo retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 45 years of service, and continued to serve many of the same customers as a delivery man for the Hartford Courant.

Leo is survived by Mary Lou, his loving wife of 17 years; five children and their spouses, Lisa and Steve Salhany, Marcus and Tricia Ranaldi, Gregory Ranaldi and Chuck Cusson,
Aurelio and Kate Ranaldi, and Anthony and Renata Ranaldi. He adored his grandchildren, Christian and Claudia Salhany, Ian and Julianna Ranaldi, Aurelio “Aurie” Ranaldi, and Julian Ranaldi, and step grandchildren Valentina and Stefania Pirro. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Ranaldi and wife Arlene, and sister-in-law Sally Ranaldi. Also two stepsons and their wives, Robert and Francine Stoddard, and Michael and Rosanne Stoddard, and a host of step grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held on his birthday, Saturday, October 5th from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at the Prince Thomas of Savoy Society, 32 Old Farms Road in Avon. All are invited to share memories and celebrate a life well lived. The family expresses their thanks and appreciation to the Hospice Staff of Farmington Valley Nurses Assoc. and ComforCare of Avon for their compassion and loving care of Leo during his final months. The Vincent Funeral Home of Canton is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Leo’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.