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Ruth Riggs Obituary

Ruth Riggs COHOES - Ruth Riggs, entered into eternal life December 23, 2014 at the age of 95. She was a native of Cohoes, NY before moving to FL in 2012. She was preceded by her late husband, Charles Riggs and parents Edgar Mero and Helen Conkey. Survivors include two sons, C. David Riggs (Jean) of Delmar, NY and Dennis Riggs of Leesburg, FL, daughter, Diane Killian (Wally) of The Villages, FL and six grandchildren and one predeceased granddaughter. A visitation will be held at Marra’s Funeral Home 246 Remsen St.Cohoes, NY on Monday, December 29, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. and Internment following at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterford, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities 1 Park Place Suite 200 Albany NY 12205.

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Published by The Record from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2014.

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Patricia Normandin

January 4, 2015

I was saddened to hear of your moms passing her and your dad were 2 of the people i met first and on a daily basis when i went to work at the Cohoes Library they were a wonderful couple and she was a great lady she will be missed i was sorry i was unable to attend the visatation i was at work may she rest in heaven now with her dear chuck

Paula Santspree

December 30, 2014

May you RIP Ruth. May prayers goes out to you're family. You were a great wife,mother,grandmother. So RIP with the other angels up above.

Tom Ratigan

December 28, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.

jeannie seehan

December 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Diane, Dave, and Dennis...your mom and dad were always so nice to me.

Peter Miccio

December 28, 2014

Even though we just recently made contact again, over the years I've thought of you guys and your mom and dad several times. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mom was a great wife, mother, and grandmother to her entire family.Find joy in her time of peace.

Catherine Clairmont

December 28, 2014

I will miss you Aunt Ruth but you are now at peace.

Monica Austin

December 28, 2014

I will miss you grandma and will cherish the memories I have of you and will always remember our last conversation we had. Love you always.
Monica, DavidJosie, Bailey Austin

Barbara Oldroyd

December 28, 2014

May she rest in peace and live on in you and may all the wonderful memories sustain you through the sad times.

December 28, 2014

I am thankful for the mother in law you were you will be missed love Jean

Diane

December 28, 2014

My heart aches and my body trembles as I still hear your voice in my head. Rest in peace, Mommy. Your suffering is over. I love you.

Beatrice Charbonneau

December 28, 2014

Ruth was my best friend for many many years we shared many Holidays together well liked person Ruth rest in peace your suffering is over
will miss you till we meet again

December 28, 2014

Ruth was my best friend for many many years we shared many Holidays together a very nice person love you Ruth rest in peace your suffering is over

Daisy Riggs

December 27, 2014

You were the best Grandma! I loved you very much! I will miss you.
Daisy your grand dog

Dennis Riggs

December 27, 2014

I love you ma! Find Gracie and take care of her until I get there.

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