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Edmund R. "Huck" Rigatti
Edmund R. "Huck" Rigatti
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Edmund Rigatti Obituary
Born January 23, 1925, died on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Pgh. A lifetime Pittsburgh resident, "Pap" is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Dorothy; his 4 children; Marta, Terry, Dee and Randy; his 9 grandchildren; Justin, Nikki, Jonathan, Mandi, Quinn, Alicia, David, R.J. and Marissa; his great grandson, Jacob. Mr. Rigatti served 3 years of wartime duty as a Signalman First Class in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Upon return from the war, he earned a business degree from the University of Pittsburgh and went on to found Castle Gas Co., Inc., which he owned and operated for 40 years until Oct., 2007. Mr. Rigatti was a championship golfer, enjoyed working around his house, and loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren. Friends invited Tuesday 4-6 pm at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC., 5636 Brownsville Rd., Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp., Funeral Prayer Wednesday 9:15 am with Mass of Christian Burial 10 am at St. Gabriel Church, Whitehall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the charity of your choice in Mr. Rigatti's name
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19 Entries
Proudfit Insurance Jim, Billy and Nita
March 31, 2008
Dee and Randy: We are sorry for your loss. Ed was a great man who always treated us with respect. We will miss him and so will the oil and gas industry.
Pappy & Baby Jacob July 11, 2007
March 22, 2008
Pappy & Baby Jacob July 11, 2007
March 22, 2008
Nan, Pappy and Jacob the day Jacob came home from the hospital
March 22, 2008
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Nancy Tilton
March 20, 2008
Dear Dot,
Mom and I extend our sincerest condolences. I'm sure that Dad was waiting for Ed and they are sharing all the stories old again.
Sue Startari
March 19, 2008
Dear Dee and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Pap's passing. We know that you have wonderful memories to hold on to forever because no one can take those away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Sue Startari and Family
Dianne Wright
March 18, 2008
Our Prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Mr. Rigatti was a very special man and will dearly be missed by all who knew him.
From your Friends and Board of Directors of Green Tree Country Club
Kristy McCleary and Reno Benigni
March 18, 2008
To everyone in the family,
We are so sorry to hear about pap. He was a great man who left nothing but good memories with everybody that he came across. From his strict work ethic to his witty sense of humor, we will always have nothing but fond memories of him.
Everytime we were around you guys as a family, we could see how proud pappy was of each and every one of you. His days were filled with laughter, and he never wanted anything but the best for his grandchildren, and that was very apparent. He raised a wonderful, tight knit family that is full of nothing but love and happiness, and his memory will shine through in all of you throughout the rest of your lives. He would want nothing more than to continue to watch over all of you and see the wonderful family he created.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.
Calabria's
March 18, 2008
Mrs. Rigatti and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Rigatti was a kind and dear man. He will be missed.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Dave and Dee Calabria
Rita (Dobosh) & Jim Kester
March 18, 2008
Dee, Jess & Family:
We are so sorry to learn of your father's passing. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Mildred Welsch
March 18, 2008
Dear Dot and family,
I am very saddened to read of the passing of your dear,beloved husband.I have memories of the nice times we would have when we all got together with your brothers and sisters and their spouses.Huck was a gentle man who showed much class where ever he went. He did so much to help so many and will be very much missed by many people. I am sure,as the angels delivered him to God,heaven became a nicer place that day. May he rest in peace and may your beautiful memories of him bring you and your family peace.You are in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy,
Mildred Welsch
Cindy Wolfgang (Stark)
March 17, 2008
My Dear Aunt Dot,
I am so sorry for your loss, I will always remember Uncle Huck fondly, He was a genuinely nice man and God is happy to have him in his hands. To my cousin, take good care of you Mom. I love you all and at times like these I wish I wasn't so far away.
Ron & Karen Mauer
March 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Rigatti Family
March 17, 2008
RIGATTI FAMILY:
Ed was a wonderful guy loved by all and will be missed by so many people . deepest sympathy to all of you.
Andrew Tambellini
March 17, 2008
Very sorry for the departing of a good man. He will be missed. My sympathy for the family.
Butch Biernacki
March 17, 2008
BEAUTIFUL, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ed was one of the most dynamic men I have ever met. You and all your family have my deepest sympathy. I'm thankful to have known him and all of you. He was old school, the way I was raised, and it showed in everything I saw in him. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss him.
Peter Rigatti
March 17, 2008
We'll miss you Uncle Huck. God give you peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers Aunt Dot, Terry, Randy, Marta and Dee and kids.
Peter, Mary, Veronica and Anna
Jody & Bob Slaydon
March 17, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to this wonderful family. We have many fond memories of Ed in our lives. Thanks Ed for making us smile, we love you and miss you already!
Ashley Smith
March 17, 2008
Nikki, Mandi and Jonathan -
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
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