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Rinaldo V. Taborelli, 96, passed away after a brief illness on March 5, 2008. Tabby, as he was known to his many friends, was born on August 6, 1911, in West Hoboken, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; and his daughters, Sylvia Taborelli and companion, Clifford Miller and Barbara Handal and husband, Ron Baird; and granddaughters, Doralice Handal and Alexis Handal and husband, Kevin Ferrell. Tabby received a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering in 1936 and a Master's Degree in mining engineering in 1941 from Columbia University. He was then commissioned as a lieutenant in the Naval Reserves, and served until he was returned to inactive duty in 1960, retiring as Captain, USNR, in 1962. He was employed as the engineering chief at Lovelace Medical Center from 1956 until his retirement in 1980. After retirement, he and his wife served on the board of the Piedra Park District Water System in Arboles, Colorado, the site of their summer home. He was a percussionist for the Albuquerque Concert Band and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen, the mother of his children, in 1971. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. If friends desire, they may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice.
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