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Maria Riga Obituary
On Tuesday July 29, 2008 beloved wife of the late Guiseppe Riga; mother of Theresa (Steven) McCormick of Plum Boro, Josephine Sauers of Aspinwall, Lisa (Mark) Prescott of Elizabeth Twp., Antoinette (Roger) White of Altoona, Christina Riga of Murrysville, Dominic (Bonnie) Riga of Armagh PA, Anthony Riga of Highland Park, Joseph Riga of San Francisco; sister of Jenny Moschella, Catherine Tavella, Rose Fusca, Theresa Lazarro, Rose Tavella, Greggory Fusca and the late Nicholas and Tony Fusca; grandmother of Kristen and Phillip McCormick, Christina and Elizabeth Sauers, Jennifer and Morgan Prescott and the late Pina Riga. Celebrate Mrs. Riga's life with her family at the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 923 Saxonburg Blvd at Route 8 Shaler Twp., on Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saint Raphael Church, Morningside on Saturday at 10 a.m.
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regina viscomi
August 2, 2008
Tony, We are very sorry to hear of your loss, we are praying for your family. We have not seen you in a while, but we often think of you.
Rocco & Regina (DeVito) Viscomi
Joe Kleppick
August 1, 2008
Christine and the Riga Family,
im sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. she raised a good family. if you need anything let me know
Sincerely
Joe Kleppick
Rhagan Moore
August 1, 2008
Teri,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember how your mom used to call the office for you almost every day when you were out to lunch. It always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
JOHN DeVito
August 1, 2008
Tony,
So sorry to hear of your loss!
John DeVito
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Carol
August 1, 2008
Tony and Family, I'm so sorry for your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know the pain of loosing a Mother. May God comfort you in the days to come.
tony & leica sciulli & family
August 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Grace Lechak
August 1, 2008
Dear Bonnie, Dominick & Riga Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers at the loss of your loved one. I am a former co-worker of Bonnie's and am an employee of Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA. Please know you will have a continued remembrance in my daily prayers.
Much Sympathy, Love & Prayers,
Grace Lechak
Kristen Segina
July 31, 2008
Teri & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sue Grabowski
July 31, 2008
Toni & Family-
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
July 31, 2008
Toni & Family-
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
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