Tony D. Rinchich, 61, of Charleston, WV, died on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL. He was preceded in death his father, Tony Rinchich, mother, Nell Cook Toney, stepfather, Seth Toney, and brothers, Frank and George.
He is survived by his wife, Shawn, son, Mark (Shelli) Rinchich, brothers, Jack (Lynn) Rinchich and John (Pat) Rinchich, and grandchildren, Seth and Kenzi, (and his Baby), his service dog, “Bentley”.
Tony was a former coal miner, chimney sweep, member of the Racine VFD where he also served as an EMT. He was the owner of the Candle Barn in Marmet and later was the safety team leader at Gestamp in South Charleston,
He loved hunting, fishing, camping and was a drummer for the Route 60 Rockers. Tony was also a gourmet cook and grill master.
Service will be 1:00pm Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Community Church, 212 Dudding Ave., Hurricane, WV 25526. Burial will follow at the Barker Cemetery, Ashford. Family & friends will gather from 4:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday, April 14th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek.
One of a handful of best friends in my life. I can think of so many favorite memories of this lifetime! I wouldn’t trade our great times for anything on this Earth! Many of our best friends have gone before you and I hope you are reunited! I wish we could have gotten together more often in the past few years to reminisce about the old days! I love you my old friend and hope to see you again!
To Tony family and friends you have my Condolences from me and my Family to you and your family. Tony miss u being at Gestamp. R.I.P.Amen!
Tony, you will be missed Brother. the 4 years I knew him he never complained about how much pain he was in. Tony was a kind-hearted man who would give the shirt off his back to help you out. He genuinely cared about the people around him. The world needs more men Like Tony. You will be missed brother, but I am glad you are in a better place where you are no longer in pain.
I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Tony at Gestamp the entire time he was there. He was so optimistic and genuinely wanted to bring joy and comfort to those around him. His humor and kindness were always a bright spot in a lot of peoples’ days. He was a good man and will be missed. My deepest condolences for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family. I am wishing peace, comfort and courage to you and your family as you face the difficult days ahead. May all of you be comforted by the out pouring of love surrounding you.
Tony will Definitely be missed at Gestamp.
He was was one of the Sweetest and Funniest guys I know .
Prayers from All of his Gestamp Family.
I have never met Tony, but I have heard so much of him from his brother Jack. He sounded like a wonderful man. I am sorry for your loss and will pray for your family to find peace.