John P. Righini

STAPLES, Minn. John Peter Righini, 90, passed away Nov. 20, 2008, at Lakewood Health Care Center, in Staples. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline, in January 2006. Born Sept. 22, 1918, in Bridgewater, Mass., he was a son of the late Henry and Frances (Pini) Righini. John served in the U.S. Army from January 1942 through March 1945. He was united in marriage with Adeline Raposa on March 27, 1943, in East Taunton, Mass. While in Massachusetts, he was a member of the Bridgewater VFW and Eagles Club. He was currently a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. He worked for many years in the shoe industry. After retiring in 1982, he relocated to Minnesota to be close to his family. John enjoyed cooking, gardening, telling stories, riding with Jim in the logging truck and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Steven of Houston; daughter, Deborah Alexander of Staples; grandchildren, Jason (Lisa) Alexander of Nisswa, Wade Alexander and Ryan Alexander, both of Leader; great-granddaughter, Lindsey Alexander of Staples; and former son-in-law, James Alexander of Leader. A Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples with the Rev. Scott Wittkop as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date. Pallbearers were Jason Alexander, Wade Alexander, Ryan Alexander and Jim Alexander. Military honors were given by the Elmer Goche Post 3922, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Wadena. Arrangements were with the Johnson Memorial Home in Wadena. www.johnsonmemorialhome.com.