Rinaldo Zinobile, a long-time member of the Blues Society of WNY passed away in January 2022 in Florida. The Blues Society of WNY was a Beneficiary of his Estate and received $5,000.00.
We recently received the check after the probate was settled.
You would see Rinaldo at almost all the Blues events. Running around with that crazy hair (most of the time) with a camera around his neck and a harmonica in his pocket.
He was quite the guy, always with a story or an opinion. One of my favorite experiences with him was when Rinaldo, Linda Lue and I driving in my truck to Harmonica Camp in West Virginia. He volunteered with many organizations in the community. When his hearing started to go he joined the Deaf Club and photography became his thing, leaving his harmonica quiet. Rinaldo was always willing to give a helping hand and encouraged others to join the Blues Society.
Thank You so much, Rinaldo. What a wonderful gift.
Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation or consider the Blues Society as a beneficiary contact Blues Society at
Via Mail at PO Box 129, Buffalo, NY 14217
Call Fran Denk (716) 417-8071
