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Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 15, 2011.

RIGGS
MATTHEW "FAT BOY"
Matthew "Fat Boy" Riggs, age 26, of White Oak, on Friday, October 14, 2011, peacefully and surrounded by love, met Jesus, his Savior, and is now safely in His arm's. Matthew was born on May 24, 1985 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and is the son of Wayne and Pamela (Brumbaugh) Riggs of White Oak. In addition to his parents, Matthew is the grandson of Paul (Mary) Brumbaugh of Level Green; brother of Darlene (Jesse) McCune of Cranberry and Garrett (Tabi Lutz) Riggs of Liberty Boro, and uncle of Keira McCune. He was preceded in death by grandparents, the late Thomas D. and Marie Riggs and the late Darlene Brumbaugh. Matthew was the proprietor of Fat Boy's Pizza in Boston. He was a 2003 graduate of McKeesport High School and a 2005 graduate of Bradford School of Business. Matthew's quiet strength, kindness, and fun loving spirit, along with those big brown eyes will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Matt was an excellent basketball player, best cook at Fat Boy's Pizza, and his love of sports, especially his Steelers, were some of his greatest pleasures. Only to be outdone by his love for family and friends... Garrett, Darlene, and his Keira to name a few. Special love and thanks to Dr. Monga, Dr. Freyvogel, A.G.H. Cancer Center, West Penn Hospice, Bill, Chris, and especially to Dr. R. McGill, her loving care for Matt is forever in our hearts. His Master Replied, "Well done good and faithful servant... come and share your Master's happiness." Matthew 25:21. Friends will be received on Sunday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the JENNIFER S. JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., White Oak. Additional visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Word and Worship Church, 1200 Wolf Ave., North Braddock, PA 15104, where a service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Rajchel and Rev. Dennis Keefe officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery.
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October 19, 2011

Matt was such a fun and caring young man i will never forget him. God bless you and your famliy. With love, Alicia Ingram Davita

Sue & Ken Yanish

October 18, 2011

Pam,Ward and family we continue to hold you all up in prayer during this painful time. We are grateful that Matthew was saved and we know we will meet him one day and rejoice that he is already with his Saviour and family members that will hold him close too. Love, Your cousin, Sue and Ken Yanish

October 18, 2011

Pam, Wayne & family the Lord's and our love surrounds you as we stand with you through this difficult time. We also rejoice knowing that Matt is alive and well, united with the Jesus Christ he loved. We will see him again. Aunt Peggy and Uncle George

Dawn LaGamba

October 17, 2011

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Dawn LaGamba

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October 17, 2011

Pam and Wayne my heart breaks for you! My thoughts and prayers are with you! With Love and Sympathy,
Sandy Harper Legere

Douglas Tunney

October 17, 2011

Dear Riggs family we mourn with you at the loss of Matthew. May the God who was a man of suffering comfort you.

Sam and Patti Holmes

October 17, 2011

Wayne and family, We were saddened to hear about Matthew. We met him at the office one day and I remember saying when I left, what a sweetheart! We are praying that in this most difficult time that you find comfort in knowing he is with Jesus. We are keeping you close in our hearts.

Oesterling's Sandblasting Employees

October 16, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Nancy Alavattam

October 16, 2011

Dear Pam and Wayne: May God comfort you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your son. You all are in my prayers. Nancy "Hopkins" Alavattam

Norman & Monica Lyon

October 15, 2011

Wayne, Pam and family...we share your loss of Matthew and hold you all in our prayers. Matthew truly is in God's loving arms and may God's love for each of you comfort and strengthen you.

veronica cook

October 15, 2011

sorry for your loss we at agh/davita dialysis loved him truly blessed to know him your are in our prayers

Laurie Crawford Stitz

October 15, 2011

I can't imagine your grief with the loss of Matthew. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. I'm so very sorry.

October 15, 2011

DEAR PAM,WAYNE,DARLENE AND GARRETT,
I LIKE TO BELIEVE THAT WHEN WE LOSE SOMEONE CLOSE TO US THEY LIVE THROUGH US AND GIVE US STRENGTH.
THE BODY DIES, BUT THE LOVE LIVES ON. LOVE IS EVERLASTING.
WITH LOVE AND SYMPATHY,
BEV HARPER MALEY

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