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James Riggio Obituary
James Riggio, 54 of Surprise, passed away on June 9, 2013. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and come to Arizona 24 years ago. James served in the Navy on the USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier. He loved his Chihuahua "Chewie" and his fancy cars. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; sons, Brandon and Garrett; sisters, Eleanor and Diane. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 10:30 AM with the service following at 12:00 PM at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road,
Scottsdale, AZ www.greenacresmortuary.net
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Memories and Condolences
for James Riggio
Ellie
June 10, 2022
Ellie
June 10, 2022
Ellie
June 10, 2022
Ellie
June 10, 2022
Always thinking about you and cherish great memories.
Eleanor Riggio
June 7, 2021
Jim, I think about you everyday. You were the best brother and mentor.
I miss you.
Love, Eleanor
Bob Briscoe
June 6, 2021
I still think about you all the time and the great friendship we had. I miss you buddy.
July 9, 2013
Your Sister Diane
June 21, 2013
Your Sister Diane
June 21, 2013
Skip Niemiec
June 21, 2013
Jim had a lot of friends, and certainly brought much joy, security, and his upbeat spirit to those close to him.
My Deepest Sympathies,
Rick Riggio
June 18, 2013
Diane, Brandon, Garrett, Diane & Eleanor,
I am so sorry for your loss and sorry I could not make it to AZ for Jim's memorial. My "cuz jim" and I grew close again when my son Rick jr. went to school in AZ and Jim and Diane opened there home to him. It was great going out there to visit my son and his Uncle Jim, Diane and Chewie. The look on my sons face while he sat there listening to the stories we told of growing up together and the things all us cousins and friends from the old neighborhood did together. It was as if time never passed and the laughs never stopped. He will be missed.
Rick & Janice Riggio
Rosa Miuccio
June 17, 2013
Dear Eleanor, Diane and family,
I am wholeheartedly with you in thought at that difficult moment.
Sincere condolences.
Angelo MIUCCIO
June 16, 2013
Dear Eleanor, Dear Diane,
Words are not easy to find but all my thoughts are closed to you to face this difficult moment.
Cesar Sanchez
June 15, 2013
I lived With James for nearly four years on the big U.S.S. John F. Kennedy cv-67. I will never forget the times he would invite me to go disco dancing with him and as he said, "To impress girls you have to do it John Travolta style". Of coarse I could not dance like John Travolta or any style for that matter, but I joined James once in a while. In Italy we had a good time with as he said, "my people". James was good and you could see it in his eyes. He was a man of principle and compassion. I have a million stories about James (Luige) never mind those great adventures while on the Kennedy. I will miss you shipmate...and where ever you are I just want you to know that I had been wanting to go and see you but I could not. I will regret that! Life tends to tie one down and seldom allows us to get free from that storm we face just trying to live an everyday life.
To his wife and kids, you were blessed to have shared life with James. I love that man and I am proud to have shared times, laughter, tears and Joy. He is with our Lord now and he is surely making our Jesus smile. God Bless you!
(Cid/Satch)
Kirk Anderson
June 14, 2013
Diane,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jimbo,. He will truly be missed.
Russ & Norma Multhauf
June 14, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy to you Diane, And Family. Jim will Truly be missed. He left a lasting Impression on all of us that he knew.
Hersh & Pamela Garrett
June 13, 2013
Diane, we are so sorry for your loss! Jim was a great and loving guy. We will miss wondering what he was going to do and say next. So funny... Pamela & Hersh Garrett
Maureen Ardizzone
June 13, 2013
Dear Eleanor,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathies,
Maureen
Vanessa Reyes
June 13, 2013
Although I never met Jim if he was as kind as his sister Ellie he was a great man. My prayers are with you and your family Ellie. God bless
Cassie Chacon
June 13, 2013
Jim was a great guy and close friend to my dad. I am sorry I cannot be there for his memorial, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim, I'm glad to have known you. My dad always sent me pictures and stories about the fun things you did. You will be greatly missed.
William Lile
June 13, 2013
Diane, Brandon, Garrett our thought and prayers are with you and Light Perpetual will shine upon him. We love and are thinking of you.
William Lile / Susie Hetherington
Ron Winge
June 13, 2013
Dear Eleanor, Iam truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen and Romy Juodvalkis
June 13, 2013
Dear Eleanor and Diane,
We were shocked and saddened to hear the news about your brother Jim. We are sorry we can't be there to comfort you through this painful time. Please know you are all in our prayers.
June 13, 2013
Jim in true form
chris chacon
June 13, 2013
Diane, Brandon and Garrett my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Jim is a very special person and he will be missed and always remembered.
Albert McGinn
June 12, 2013
To the Family of James Riggio:
On behalf of Jim's shipmates of the USS John F. Kennedy (CVA 67), I offer you our deepest condolences on his transition from this life. His name will be read at a memorial service to be held July 28, 2013 at the ship's reunion in Boston. All on the mailing list of the Kennedy will be notified soon of his release from this earthly existence.
Jim's service to our country and to the U.S.Navy is hereby recognized with gratitude. Farewell dear shipmate and God-Speed.
With Sympathy,
MSgt.(Ret.) Albert McGinn, USAF
Chaplain,USS JFK Association
Plank Owner, USS JFK 1967-1970
[email protected]
Russ Norma Multhauf - R&N Towing
June 12, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy, Diane. Jim will truly be missed. He left A lasting Impression on all of us that knew him. GOD BLESS
June 12, 2013
FAREWELL SHIPMATE.....TO THE RIGGIO FAMILY.MY NAME IS SHANE WHEELER, I FIRST MEET JIM ON THE USS JOHN F KENNEDY. WE BOTH HAD GREAT TIME AT SEA AND DURING PORT VISITS. I REMEMBER WHEN WE WENT THE SHIP STOPPED IN MAYPORT,FL WE TOOK A TRIP TO DINEY WORLD, HE LIKED IT SO MUCH WE WENT AGAIN THE NEXT DAY.FINDING HIM AFTER 25 YEARS WAS GREAT, I ENJOYED OUR TALKS OF OLD TIMES ON BIG JOHN, HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU....SHANE WHEELER,ASHEVILLE,NC
Matthew Ahuett
June 12, 2013
Eleanor/Diane,
You all have always made me feel a part of your family & I am deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Know that I am thinking of you as well as Jim and remember the times him and I shared together. He was always so jolly and positive and how he loved his little dog! My heart goes out to you and your family.
Karen Bloomquist
June 12, 2013
I'm so saddened to hear the news about Jim. I could always count on my cousin Jimmy for a good laugh growing up. I truly only have memories of him with a smile and laughing about something. You are all in my prayers at this time.
Nancy Corbett
June 12, 2013
Eleanor, Diane
I was so sorry to hear about your brother my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Jim's family. I only wish that I could be there to help you through your grieving. Please know I am a phone call away, day or night. Love Nancy
Karen Corbett Wirth
June 12, 2013
Dear Eleanor and Diane,
It was with such deep sadness that I read about the passing of your brother Jim. I am so sorry for your loss, and for his wife and children as well. I wish I could be there to hug you both and cry with you, but since I can't, I offer this prayer for all those who mourn for Jim.
Love,
Karen Wirth
"O merciful Father, you have taught us in your holy Word that you do not willingly afflict or grieve your children: Look with pity upon the sorrows of your servants for whom our prayers are offered. Remember them, O lord, in mercy, nourish their souls with patience, comfort them with a sense of your goodness, lift up your countenance upon them, and give them peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord." Amen.
Harvey and Shirley Cochran
June 12, 2013
Our Dearest Diane,
Our hearts are hurting to hear such sad news Jim was such a special person to so many people including Harvey and I he will be sadly missed.
I remember the first time we met I was driving down the street to invite our new neighbors to our LUAU. And there in the scorching heat you both were working on your yard. I stopped the car hopped out introduced myself and the rest is history.
Harvey and I loved the many times you both joined us for a one on one or a huge get together. Jim loved it when Harvey would call him Whipper Snapper and that would always bring a smile to Jim's face.
He was always the funnest person at the party that is for sure.
I can almost see him now in Heaven holding his baby Chewy in his arms and loving on her.
Also know that they are both with you day and night watching over you from
above.
Diane please know that we are here for you any time day or night.
We are just a phone call, email ,or a few mile away.
May God bless and be with you and give you strength in your time of need.
Your friends,
Harvey and Shirley Cochran
Harvey and Shirley Cochran
June 12, 2013
Harvey and I just can't believe Jim the (Young Whipper Snapper) is no longer with us are harts are hurting. We will never forget our first meeting he was working out in the blistering heat when Shirley stopped by to invite our new neighbors to our home for a LUAU and that was just the beginning of a wonderful friendship with both of you.
I can almost see him now with a big smile on his face and holding his baby Chewy in his arms.
Diane please know that you are not alone and that both of them are watching over you from Heaven above.
And that you have many friends her on earth to help you thought this terrible time and beyond you will never be alone. Just remember we are just a phone call or email away.
Our hearts and Love go out to You Diane
Sharon Larson
June 12, 2013
Diane, I have such fond memories of cousin 'Jimmy' growing up. He never failed to keep us laughing. He was such a big personality that he'll leave a huge hole in all our hearts. Diane and boys, you all have my deepest sympathies. Love Sharon (Hall) Larson
Michelle McKay
June 12, 2013
Diane,
We were so sorry to hear about Jim,he was such a great person. Please know that you are in our prayers. Please feel free to contact us if you need anything,
Blossom & Todd Tande
June 12, 2013
Jim had a heart as wide as the span of time and never failed to show it in the warm smiles he always had on his face or the kind words he shared. We are so glad we met you Diane because we never would have met Jim. The laughter and excitement the two of you brought to our lives will always be cherished. Dancing after Bunco nights will never be forgotten. And the friendship we began will always be there for you. Call on us any time.
Eileen and Lou Provenzano
June 11, 2013
Dear Diane, I was so shocked to hear the news of loosing Jim. He always greeted Lou and I with a big smile and plenty of laughter. My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Milissa Echols
June 11, 2013
Hi Diane, I'm so sorry to hear about Jim! He was an amazing guy.
Bob Briscoe
June 11, 2013
I first want to say without a doubt Jim was one of my best friends I've ever had and I loved him. No one made me laugh harder and have a good time then JIM!!! It just breaks my heart that I can't go get a chocolate malt at Jack in the Box with him. We just wanted to hang out and laugh. We were professionals at wasting time. He loved life and taught me to look at things in a different perspective when I was having a tough time. I pass that on every chance I get. I instantly liked Jim the first time I met him and we became best of friends instantly. Copper Canyon Cruisers and I will miss you "LAMBO". His car club nick name.
Norah Pridgeon
June 11, 2013
Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Davis
June 11, 2013
Oh,boy... My sweet Diane and young men sons.... what is there to say? only I am sad and sorry.... this is no good... may time heal and peace prevail.
Michele Cadle
June 11, 2013
My heart is breaking. Jim was a kind sweet man. I looked forward to our tax appointments each year. He will be missed.
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