Rudolph Marinelli
June 25, 1935- April 4, 2020
Rudolph (Rudy) Marinelli, 84, of Lusby, MD passed away April 4, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by family. Rudolph was born June 25, 1935 in Ancona, Italy to Emilio and Bianca Marinelli.
He is survived by his wife Ada of 55 years and Daughters Gina Basile (husband Al) from Saint Leonard, MD and Marisa Harper (husband Brian) from Broomes Island, MD along with his 3 grandchildren Elisa Shiflett (husband Cameron) and Christina and Jack. He is also survived by his three other siblings in Italy (Marcella, Eugenio (wife Anna), and Margherita (husband Gianfranco) along with several nieces and nephews. Rudolph was preceded in death by his Mother and Father and brother Marcello (wife Maria).
Rudy emigrated to the United States at 18 years old and served in the Army and Merchant Marine. He worked for the US Postal Service as a Letter Carrier and operated his own restaurant RUDY’S PIZZA in Camp Springs, MD. Rudy was a licensed taxidermist, enjoyed hunting, fishing, making wine with his brothers-in-law, and is the author of a book entitled, The Adventures of an Illegal Alien. Rudy loved his family and moved to Calvert County in 2002 to be near his daughters and grandchildren. He had an infectious personality that was loved by all.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvert Hospice online at: https://calverthospice.org/make-a-gift/ or by mail at PO Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or to Holy Rosary Catholic Church online at: https://www.holyrosarychurchdc.org/giving/ or by mail at 595 Third St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.
Visitation
Services
- Private
No Services Available
Interment
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
595 Third Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Condolences
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6 Apr 2020
11:43am
RIP Rudy….you had an impact on many. GOD Bless! Nancy Watson, David Lewis, Rick and Stephanie Lewis and Wade, Gabi and Rowan.
City
Chesterfield
State
VA and NY
6 Apr 2020
12:01pm
Prayers for the whole family. You all will be in my thoughts.
City
Gaithersburg
State
MD
6 Apr 2020
1:09pm
RIP Mr. Marinelli. You will be missed. My memories of you are sweet. Thank you for always welcoming me into your home. Sandy, Kevin, Korbin, Kamren, Jazmin Tinsley
City
Rehoboth Beach
State
DE
6 Apr 2020
2:50pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. Zio Rudy was a remarkable man, with many talents. He was a very kind and gentle hearted man, his love of his family was absolute. I may not have ever conveyed how appreciative I was that when I was younger, he and my lovely Zia Ada would come by to make sure we were all doing ok. More importantly, that my mom was getting enough rest and that we weren’t giving her any difficulties. We will all truly miss his laughter and his love. God bless you Zio Rudy, and your entire family. We love you all dearly.
City
Aurora
State
Colorado
6 Apr 2020
6:16pm
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You’ll be in thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Karen Green and kids
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
6 Apr 2020
7:06pm
Ada and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. Rudy you will be so missed you were one of a kind. You had an infectious personality that made everyone love you. We were friends for over 50 years, watched our children grow up together went to cookouts with our families as so much more.
Rudy I know you’re in heaven being Rudy which means everyone there is having a party celebrating you going home.
We will miss you our friend.
Till we meet again
We love you always
City
Fort Washington
State
MD
6 Apr 2020
8:19pm
I remember Rudy well having met him when I and my family would visit with Georgio and Anna Cimini. Georgio was my cousin and my mother (Anna Cimini’s ) nephew and that’s how I came to meet him. A very funny and gregarious person. My sincere condolences to the family, especially Ada.
City
Austin
State
TX
7 Apr 2020
6:12am
Our love and prayers to your family. He was always part of our lives and have so many fond memories. We will love and miss him dearly.
City
Indian Head
State
Maryland
7 Apr 2020
9:55am
Hi Adam .Gina, Marisa word can not say what I feel I loved Rudy like a father , over the years Rudy, Giorgio and I where like the three musketeers now they are gone I’m so sorry see you soon Love Carmelo
City
Bethesda
State
Maryland
7 Apr 2020
11:11am
Ada, Gina, Marisa and all the family,
I am so truly sorry for your loss.
I have nice memories of Rudy from the old days, some from Mamma Mia’s pizzeria. He would be there playing cards and cracking jokes.
He was a very nice man and I’m sure will be missed by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace and May God be with you all in this time of need. ♥️🙏
City
Olney
State
Md
7 Apr 2020
2:29pm
Ada, Jack and I are very sorry for your loss; you and Rudy had a long loving relationship. He would always greet me with
a warm smile and a hug. He was a special person. You are both in my prayers.
Virginia Paganelli
City
Sterling
State
Virginia
7 Apr 2020
7:53pm
Gina and Marisa, I know you will miss your father so much and I wish I could see and hug you. So very sorry for your family’s loss and so lucky he was to have his wife and girls with him to the end. Bless you now with beautiful memories and the love that comes from family and close friends.
City
Port Republic
State
Maryland
8 Apr 2020
6:07pm
Dear Zia Ada, Gina and Family, and Marisa and Family-
We are sharing in your sadness as we remember Zio Rudy. He had such a great sense of humor and was always able to put a smile on our faces. His laughter, hugs, and kisses will be missed at family events. Zio Rudy will be fondly remembered, and greatly missed.
With Love and Prayers,
Carmi and Mandy
City
Damascus
State
MD
12 Apr 2020
12:02pm
Heartfelt sympathies to Ada and the entire Marinelli family. We are praying for your peace and comfort.
City
Lusby
State
MD
24 Apr 2020
2:16pm
To Ada, Gina, and Marisa: We are saddened to hear about Rudy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Those that we hold dearly never truly leave us; they live on in the joy they gave us, the gifts they shared with the world, and the memories they provided. With our sincere condolences, Antonietta, Marco, Anna, and Susan DiNapoli.
City
Arlington
State
VA
Sort Comments
RIP Rudy….you had an impact on many. GOD Bless! Nancy Watson, David Lewis, Rick and Stephanie Lewis and Wade, Gabi and Rowan.
Prayers for the whole family. You all will be in my thoughts.
RIP Mr. Marinelli. You will be missed. My memories of you are sweet. Thank you for always welcoming me into your home. Sandy, Kevin, Korbin, Kamren, Jazmin Tinsley
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. Zio Rudy was a remarkable man, with many talents. He was a very kind and gentle hearted man, his love of his family was absolute. I may not have ever conveyed how appreciative I was that when I was younger, he and my lovely Zia Ada would come by to make sure we were all doing ok. More importantly, that my mom was getting enough rest and that we weren’t giving her any difficulties. We will all truly miss his laughter and his love. God bless you Zio Rudy, and your entire family. We love you all dearly.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You’ll be in thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Karen Green and kids
Ada and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. Rudy you will be so missed you were one of a kind. You had an infectious personality that made everyone love you. We were friends for over 50 years, watched our children grow up together went to cookouts with our families as so much more.
Rudy I know you’re in heaven being Rudy which means everyone there is having a party celebrating you going home.
We will miss you our friend.
Till we meet again
We love you always
I remember Rudy well having met him when I and my family would visit with Georgio and Anna Cimini. Georgio was my cousin and my mother (Anna Cimini’s ) nephew and that’s how I came to meet him. A very funny and gregarious person. My sincere condolences to the family, especially Ada.
Our love and prayers to your family. He was always part of our lives and have so many fond memories. We will love and miss him dearly.
Hi Adam .Gina, Marisa word can not say what I feel I loved Rudy like a father , over the years Rudy, Giorgio and I where like the three musketeers now they are gone I’m so sorry see you soon Love Carmelo
Ada, Gina, Marisa and all the family,
I am so truly sorry for your loss.
I have nice memories of Rudy from the old days, some from Mamma Mia’s pizzeria. He would be there playing cards and cracking jokes.
He was a very nice man and I’m sure will be missed by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace and May God be with you all in this time of need. ♥️🙏
Ada, Jack and I are very sorry for your loss; you and Rudy had a long loving relationship. He would always greet me with
a warm smile and a hug. He was a special person. You are both in my prayers.
Virginia Paganelli
Gina and Marisa, I know you will miss your father so much and I wish I could see and hug you. So very sorry for your family’s loss and so lucky he was to have his wife and girls with him to the end. Bless you now with beautiful memories and the love that comes from family and close friends.
Dear Zia Ada, Gina and Family, and Marisa and Family-
We are sharing in your sadness as we remember Zio Rudy. He had such a great sense of humor and was always able to put a smile on our faces. His laughter, hugs, and kisses will be missed at family events. Zio Rudy will be fondly remembered, and greatly missed.
With Love and Prayers,
Carmi and Mandy
Heartfelt sympathies to Ada and the entire Marinelli family. We are praying for your peace and comfort.
To Ada, Gina, and Marisa: We are saddened to hear about Rudy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Those that we hold dearly never truly leave us; they live on in the joy they gave us, the gifts they shared with the world, and the memories they provided. With our sincere condolences, Antonietta, Marco, Anna, and Susan DiNapoli.