New York, New York
Coffee and the Man
John Rigo liked to pose as the lovable curmudgeon. "That's Mr. Rigo to you," he would say, when somebody wanted something.
His two great loves were his wife, Elizabeth, and his work as senior vice president at Marsh & McLennan, where he specialized in workers' compensation claims, and put in 50- to 60-hour work weeks.
Mr. Rigo, 48, and his wife had no children, and they were particularly fond of their nieces and nephews. Mr. Rigo loved to play the subversive uncle. Last summer, the Rigos took Mrs. Rigo's nephew, Jackson Meredith, 10, to Rome and Paris.
Jackson was too young for many things he would have liked to do, among them drinking coffee. But every morning, Mr. Rigo and Jackson would sneak out of the hotel, arms around one another, and have a cup together, man to man. On the plane back, the stewardesses were enchanted with young Jackson, Mrs. Rigo said.
Jackson wanted to know how come he could attract older women, "but I can't get the girls in my class interested in me," he said.
"Come back to me in a couple of years and I'll give you a couple of tips," Mr. Rigo
Once again, remembering your family and friends. Praying God's mercy and grace upon them this day and always and they carry you, John, in their hearts.
Melissa McDuffie
September 11, 2016 | Auburn, AL
I thought of you and Molly yesterday
I always think of you on 9/11
You were such a class act. I still cannot believe that you were part of that horrific act. I know that you are with the Lord
I am thinking of getting a pwd and plan to call her Molly in honor of you and to the great memories
Bonnie Sinclair
September 12, 2015 | San Diego, CA
Another September 11th....The years pass swiftly, but may we never forget those lost and the family members that they left behind. Continued prayers for the family of John. May God comfort and bless you. May He shower you with His loving grace and mercy.
Melissa McDuffie
September 10, 2015 | AL
Continued prayers for the family and friends that continue to mourn and miss John. May God give you comfort and strength each day.
Melissa McDuffie
September 11, 2014 | Auburn, AL
I thought about you all day yesterday - you are still in my prayers - may you truly rest in peace - Bonnie SinClair, San Diego
September 12, 2013
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John it is always this time frame of the year that I have my strongest thoughts of you. It is not so much because our names are the same except for a middle name but because of the beautiful life you lived and all those who loved you so dearly. I can only hope in the value of my own life, I will be loved as much when I am gone. Blessings in your continued journey my friend.
John Rigo
September 12, 2013 | Gun Barrel City, TX
Another year of prayers for the family of John Rigo. Weeping with you over your loss, but rejoicing over the life that you had with your loved one.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
Melissa McDuffie
September 11, 2013 | AL
My thoughts and prayers are with your family - I think of you today - every time I go past Jose's Courtroom, La Valencia, and the old office off of Morena Blvd. - reminding me each day is a gift - embrace every moment - we never know when it will be our last - may the good Lord bless and keep you in the palm of his hand
September 11, 2012
Continued prayers for the family of John. Thinking of your family, especially as we approach another September 11th.
Melissa McDuffie
September 10, 2012 | Auburn, AL
