Vincent Riggi

Vincent Riggi obituary, Linden, NJ

Vincent Riggi

Vincent Riggi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 21, 2026.
Vincent "Vinnie" Riggi, 74, of Linden, NJ, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 20, 2026. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ and lived in Keansburg with his family. Vinnie was a bricklayer for BAC Local Union #4. Vinnie left the industry to work as a Safety Watch Supervisor for 15 years before retiring. Beyond his professional life, Vinnie was deeply passionate about youth sports and took great pride in coaching his daughter's softball team. Family was the center of his world, and he was a devoted father and husband, a loving brother, and a loyal friend to all who knew him.

Surviving are his wife of 39 years, MaryAnn Riggi; four daughters, Serafina (Anthony) Lamberti, Tianna Riggi, Lauren (Wayzen) Lin, and Rayna Riggi; brother, John (Alice) Riggi; three sisters, Toni (Terri) Riggi, Fran Riggi, and Maria "Sara" Morgan; four grandchildren, Anthony Lamberti, Justin Lin, Harrison Lin, and Ava Riggi; brother-in-law, Joseph Markowitz; two sisters-in-law, JoAnne (Tony) Guiliano and Susan Riggi.

Vincent was preceded in death by his brother, Manny Riggi, and parents, John and Sara Riggi.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown.

Funeral Prayers will be offered at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to a charity of your choosing, in Vinnie's honor.

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