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2024

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Gregory Riggatire Obituary

Gregory L. Riggatire, 66, of Sarver, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, at UPMC St. Margaret, Pittsburgh. Gregory was born in Sarver, on Nov. 15, 1957, a son of the late Joseph and Lillie A. (Cressler) Riggatire. Greg was a 1975 graduate of Freeport High School. He was the owner of Omni Electric, a successful electrical contracting business in the Tarentum/New Kensington area, for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in New Kensington, and the Sarver Volunteer Fire Company. He loved spending time with his family. Greg is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lori (Spohn) Riggatire; his son, Joseph Riggatire of Sarver; his daughter, Melissa (fiance, Tyler) Riggatire of Wexford; a sister, Barbara Belli of Lower Burrell; and a brother, Robert (Coralee) Riggatire of Leechburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepbrother, Dee Charles Riggatire. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at REDMOND FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 High St., Freeport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 1125 Leishman Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068. Everyone please meet at the church. Interment will follow at Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. To send a condolence visit, www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Jun. 7, 2024.

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Linda Hammock (Stover)

June 8, 2024

Bob and Barb, I'm sorry for your loss. In this photo Greg reminds me of Dee.

Lou Brestensky

June 6, 2024

We were so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. We have known him for many years . We pray that God will give his family and friends the peace that only he can give at this time and that they will have good memories of Greg that will be with them always. God Bless. Lou and Marlene Brestensky.

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