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Matthew Riggs Obituary

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MATTHEW MICHAEL was born on Sept. 15, 2005 and became an angel on Sept. 16, 2005. He was the beloved son of Jonathan and Lori and brother to Emma. He was the grandson of Jerry and Theresa Kalusz and Glenn E. and Theresa Riggs. Family and friends are invited to Celebrate Matthews Life on Thurs. Sept. 22nd from 9-10:30 A.M. at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 7026 Castor Ave. 215-745-4512. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send Donations in Matthew's memory to The Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Phila, 34th St. & Civic Center Blvd, Phila PA 19104-4399.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 20, 2005.

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Amanda Riggs

September 22, 2005

Jon and Lori,



I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your son, Matthew. Please know that you are in my prayers.



With love and deepest sympathies,

Amanda

Gary and Suzanne Kline

September 20, 2005

Jon and Lori,

We think of you often and were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

With our deepest sympathy,

Gary and Suzanne Kline

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