Joseph Philip Rinaudo Jr. died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. A graveside service was held on Friday, June 17 th at 10:00 A.M. at Forest Park Cemetery.

Joe was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 31, 1937. He attended grade school at St. Mary's and St. Vincent's. He graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sadie Defatta Rinaudo and Joseph Philip Rinaudo Sr., his brother Sam Rinaudo and sister Angeline Rinaudo; and his loving wife, Francis Bennett Rinaudo. He is survived by two children, Bennett Stephen Rinaudo and his wife Chrissy Rinaudo and Madeline Rinaudo McKinnon and her husband Patrick McKinnon; Grandchildren, Megan McKinnon Mary Katherine McKinnon and Peyton McKinnon; His brothers V.J. Rinaudo and A.J. Rinaudo and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Joe was the owner and operator of Ace Bartending and Catering and Rinaudo Enterprises where he worked proudly until the end of his life. He was active and chaired many activities during his life, mostly having to do with the church and activities pertaining to his children as they grew up. Joe wishes that memorials be made to Catholic Charities of North Louisiana.