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Wallace Riggins Obituary
Vero Beach, FL
Wallace "Wally" Riggins, 87, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away May 12, 2018, at Indian River Medical Center.
He was born May 15, 1930, in Johnson City, NY, to the late Marvin Walter Riggins and Fannie Elizabeth Gathany.
Wally graduated from Hallstead High School in Pennsylvania in 1949. He served as a United States Navy Seabee during the Korean War in Guam. Following his time in the service, Mr. Riggins worked for New York Telephone Company and retired from AT&T after 30 years as Regional Sales Manager.
Wally and his wife, Barbara, moved to Vero Beach in 1985 from Delmar, NY and he became very active in the Grove Isle Condominium Association.
He leaves his memories to be cherished by his wife of 64 years, Barbara; sons, Wesley (Terry) Riggins of Orinda, CA, Walter Riggins of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Jeffrey Riggins of Delmar, NY; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
At the request of Mr. Riggins, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
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Steven Miller
May 22, 2018
T the Riggins family. you have my sincerest condolences and prayers.
Mark Davidson
May 20, 2018
Barbara, Wes, Walt and Jeff. So very sorry to hear of your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. It's been a long time since I have seen you guys. [email protected]
Jim Trotta
May 18, 2018
"Mrs. Riggins", Jeff, Walt, Wes, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrick & Patricia Varcasia
May 17, 2018
Jeff,
Patti and I are very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please accept are sincerest condolences.
Anne & Michael Anderson
May 17, 2018
Barbara and the Riggins family, so sorry of Wally's passing. May he rest in peace
Sherilyn Gebhardt
May 15, 2018
Jeffrey,
So very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Susan Walter
May 15, 2018
Jeff & Walt, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Thoughts are with you.
May 15, 2018
Jeff,
So sorry to read of your loss.
Tom Arnstein, Delmar
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