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Ashley Riggitano Obituary
She was a graduate of St. Paul's Elementary School and Immaculate Heart Academy, Class of 2009. During her senior year at LIM College in Manhattan, N.Y. she interned at her favorite fashion companies and created her own jewelry line, "Missfits." Her dream was to pursue a career in business and decorate the world with her creative spirit and trendy touch.
She is survived by her parents, Roy and Deborah (LaSpina) Riggitano; her sister, Jennifer Riggitano; her grandfather, Salvatore LaSpina; her great-aunt, Marie Riggitano; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her dogs Lexi and Tucker. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Anne LaSpina (Mema) and Margaret and Frank Riggitano.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11 and Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road in Westwood. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Our Lady of the Visitation R.C. Church in Paramus; everyone is to meet at the church. Entombment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.
Memories and Condolences
for Ashley Riggitano
54 Entries
Carly Paris
November 18, 2014
Rest in Peace
Alberta
February 17, 2013
Dear Debbie,Roy &Jennifer
My prayers & thoughts are with you daily in memory of your beautiful daughter Ashley. May God bless you all and keep you strong & Ashley Rest in Peace. With love
February 13, 2013
Roy, Deb & Jen,
You are such a wonderful family and our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Always remember all the loved you shared together and take that with you wherever you go. I know Ashley has taken that love with her. Ashley was such a beautiful soul and she is finally at peace. We love you all and your family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Katie, Bob, Kathy & Bobby
Marian Gansler
February 13, 2013
Dear Mr and Mrs Riggitano,
I wanted to write and express my sorrow for your loss. I first read about your daughter on AOL. She was a beautiful girl. I saw that she was 22, the same age as my youngest. I too am an IHA graduate. I felt a connection. I have been praying for her and for you and your family. My God grant you the peace to come to terms with this very sorrowful passing.
Marian Gansler
Deena Haas
February 12, 2013
My Prayers are with the entire Riggitano Family during this very difficult time. May your memories of Ashley Anne bring warmth to your hearts in the years ahead.
Mary Nowatnick Wallen
February 12, 2013
Dear Roy and Family, It has been years since we have seen or talked ~ I spoke with Aunt Barbara yesterday and she told me about the passing of your daughter. Please accept my sympathy and prayers at this heartbreaking time. I pray that God and His angels will watch over you and bring all of you comfort and peace. Your cousin, Mary Nowatnick Wallen
Deena Haas
February 12, 2013
RIP. May you always be remembered for the happiness and beauty you brought to the World.
Mary DeNova Goldberg
February 12, 2013
Roy & Debbie,
There are no words. In my prayers.
Mary DeNova Goldberg
February 12, 2013
There are no words to type. You are in my prayers.
Randy Jones
February 12, 2013
Ashley, we didn't know you in this life but somehow we are very touched.
The horizon is not an ending but an extension of one's legacy and energy.
And so we thank you Ashley for your contributions to this world and beyond.
Out of the mountain of despair we will hue a precious stone of hope, a hope transcending all that is seen and unseen. You Ashley have planted a seed in our hearts that can only grow with our honor, memory , and respect for you.
Michelle Tuzio
February 12, 2013
My deepest condolences. Prayers and thoughts at this time for all of The Riggitano Family. May you find comfort in the support of one another and the friends around you. God Bless. Rest Peacefully, Ashley.
Cindy Smith
February 12, 2013
Roy, Debbie and Jennifer,
We are so sorry to hear about your daughter Ashley. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Cindy Smith, Ashley & Kaileigh Stella
Diane Juiliano
February 12, 2013
Roy, Debbie and Jennifer, I wish I had the words..... I don't and I am so sorry. Ashley, I have trouble accepting you are gone, so I wont. It will be like we just went a while with out seeing you. I can understand why God wanted you near him because you truly were an Angel on earth. In my own way, I love you. I miss you.
Robin Trinka-Pieretti
February 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Rest in peace, Ashley.
Tony and Daniela Buscio
February 11, 2013
To the Riggitano Family,
Our deepest condolences. Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear about the passing of your daughter. God Bless your family and may the memories you have of Ashley give you comfort during this difficult time.
Carla Rockmaker
February 11, 2013
Dear Debbie, Roy, and Jennifer...Please accept my sympathy and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most tragic time. My heart aches for each one of you over the loss of Ashley, and although I have not seen you for many years, I am forever grateful for all the wonderful years our families spent together at Sea Place in Beach Haven. Ashley was a beautiful little girl who enjoyed those summer vacations, washing her lovely hair at the shower by the pool, being in the ocean, playing games in the condo, etc. who grew into a gorgeous young talented woman. The world was a better place because Ashley filled it with her beauty and love, and I know that somehow you will find a way to keep Her Spirit Alive- She will always be 22! All my love,
Mary Cracco
February 11, 2013
Words could never express the pain I feel in my heart at a time like this, it is never easy. I ache for you and the loss you are feeling. My condolences to you and your family. May her memories make you smile.
Mary Cracco, Franklin Lakes
February 11, 2013
Our Sincere Condolences to the Riggitano Family.
We will keep you in our Prayers.
Debbie & Mike Duffy
Irene Salgado Guernsey
February 11, 2013
Debbie, Roy and Jennifer. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories of Ashley bring you comfort.
Linda Husslein
February 11, 2013
Dear Debbie and Roy,
my heart aches for you. So sorry for your loss
Sharon OBrien
February 11, 2013
Dear Mr Mrs.Riggitano and Jennifer,
Ashley and my daughter Megan were friends at IHA. I had the priiveledge to meet Ashley twice and I was impressed at how friendly and warm she was on both occasions. I briefly met you at Evelyn and Crabtree when Ashley was working and Meg and I stopped in to say hello.We have all been praying for your family as you try to deal with such a shocking and tragic event. We will always remember her smiling face and her successes as a young and independent woman. She was a gift from God and we will never forget your daughter. We send our deepest condolences. Sharon, Kevin and Brittany OBrien
Jeanna Gardocki
February 11, 2013
To the Riggitano family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ashley. She was such a beautiful successful girl that I always admired for her beauty and fashion sense. My heart and sincere condolences goes out to your family in this very difficult time.
Bob & Nancy Pallotta
February 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you Roy and your family on this terrible loss. May God give you all the strength to carry on and cherish the beautiful memories.
Bob & Nancy Pallotta, Palisades Park
Steve Curry
February 11, 2013
Roy,Debbie and Family,
So sorry for your terrible loss.May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 11, 2013
My sincerest sympathies to Roy and Debbie Riggitano at the untimely passing of Ashley.
Robert J Chalemian
Russ & Joan Maggio
February 11, 2013
Dear Debbie and family
Russ and I are praying and thinking of you. May God give you strength for your loss of Ashley. We did not know your children but do know your pain, Stay strong for your family and and have faith in our Lord who will keep you in his arms and will give you peace someday.
Ashley will always be looking down with love, may she rest in peace.
Liz Kroll
February 11, 2013
To The Riggitano Family - Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved daughter. I hope your hearts will heal in time. Sincerely - Liz & Al Kroll
Marie Amendola
February 11, 2013
My heart goes out to you knowing first hand how you feel. I lost my son12/11/11 and still feel this terrible loss. We will be thinking of all of you at this terrible time. You do not know my family but we do share a friend the Marinnis we are the Amendola family and send you our deepest sympathy.Your angel is with our angel watching down on us. I know there are know wordsI live this myself everyday and just wanted to reach out to all of you. With a Heavy Heart Marie Amendola
DOMINICK MASCOLO
February 11, 2013
ROY&FAMILY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE I KNOW JUST HOW YOU FEELTHIS IS SOMETHING A MOTHER & FATHER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO GO INDOOR OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GOD WILL BLESS YOU BOTH AND ASHLEY MARILYN & DOMINICK MASCOLO
Frank,Diane,Stephen, Kristen Riggitano
February 11, 2013
Dear Riggitano Family,
Our hearts are heavy with sadness to hear about the passing of your beautiful daughter. We cannot begin to imagine what you are going through but but we send you an abundance of prayers and wishes for peace during this difficult time.
Shara Waller
February 10, 2013
Celebrate in knowing that you will see her again. I did not know Ashley but this I do know God will keep you and you are in my prayers.
Ann Gorman
February 10, 2013
Roy Debbie & Jennifer. My heartfelt condolences . May you find comfort in your loving memories of Ashley. May she rest in peace. May she watch over all of us. Forever young. God Bless.
Judith and family
February 10, 2013
We are touched so deeply, and wish to offer you some comfort, Per aspera ad Astra, Ashley, dear heart, through the struggles, to the stars, for as we know all too well now, Nothing Gold Can Stay...Love, peace and unending prayers for you all, Judith and Family
Kathi Verbeek
February 10, 2013
Debbie
Our heart is broken for you and your family
Bob and Kathi Verbeek (nee Economides)
Jennifer Riggitano
February 10, 2013
My little sister.. Ashley you've given me the greatest memories. A piece of Mom's, Dad's and my heart will be forever with you. Our family will never be whole again but I know you will watch over us forever. Please stay with us especially in the coming weeks. Our hearts ache for you my angel. We love you so much.
Monica Salgado Mancuso
February 10, 2013
Debbie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Frank Santora
February 10, 2013
Dear Roy & Debbie,
Linda and I are keeping your family in our prayers. God bless you and give you strength.
Michael Apicella
February 10, 2013
Debbie, Roy and Jennifer, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this trying time. All our love, Michael, Maggie & Chrissy Apicella.
My little Ashley. Lexi is going to miss you. I love you so much xoxo Jenn
February 10, 2013
February 10, 2013
We are very sorry for the loss of your daughter Ashley.Our deepest condolences to your family. Joseph Cariddi and family Fort Lee, NJ
Margaret Papageorgiou
February 9, 2013
My heart aches for you. I'm really sorry for the loss of your daughter, Rest in Peace Ashley Anne.
February 9, 2013
Dear Debbie, Roy and Jennifer,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Ellen Cimmino
Professor Andrea Katz
February 9, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to Ashley's family. I am so very sad and broken hearted as Ashley was one of my sweetest students. I worked closely with her and was so impressed with her ability to speak well in her presentations, her creative abilities with her jewelry, and her astute contributions to class discussions. As a college professor we are part academic, part parent, and part friend. I will miss her on all levels.
Lucy Zagari-Spoleti
February 9, 2013
Dear Debbie, Roy and family,
My heart is saddened to learn of the passing of your beautiful daughter, Ashley. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. (Debbie - you may not remember me, but we both taught at Our Lady of Grace so many years ago!) May God bless you and your family and may Ashley rest in peace.
frank battaglia
February 9, 2013
riggitano family, our sympathy to you at this sad time in your life. sincerely, the battaglia families. formerly of fairview, n.j. now from has.heights, woodridge, and east. rutherford. frank, lucille, leonard, scott and thomas
Craig Krivda
February 9, 2013
Roy and Debbie
I am so sad to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to all of you and may God bless Ashley and both of you in this very sad time. My heart goes out to both of you.
Craig Krivda- Troutman, North Carolina
Joy Kovalycsik
February 9, 2013
Roy and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences upon your loss. My prayers are with you during these difficult days.
Barbara Marella
February 9, 2013
To the Riggitano family...my heart aches for you. My daughter Brianne and Ashley were good friends at St. Paul School. I remember Ashley as a beautiful, vibrant and funny young lady. I am so sorry for your loss. May the angels lead her in....
Michael Grace
February 8, 2013
Debbie, Roy, Jennifer, Uncle Sal and family.
Our deepest condolences go out to you all at this time, please know my thoughts and heart are with you.
Love always cousin Michael
Toni
February 8, 2013
I am sending my condolences and I'm sure you miss Ashley very much. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May special memories bring you comfort. Jesus has the deep desire and the ability to remove the pain of bereaved ones. Please consider the words of comfort and hope found at Luke 8:49-56. Thinking of the family.
Lisa Berman
February 8, 2013
Debbie, Roy, Jennifer and my dear Uncle Sal, We were so saddened to hear of Ashley's passing. We love you all so much. What a beautiful, successful girl she was and you must be so proud of her. Our hearts ache for you and we are keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult and trying time. May Jesus's love comfort you. May your loving memories of Ashley bring you peace. Love your cousin Lisa, Sandor, Matthew, Andrew and Sarah xo
Denise Augello Savage
February 8, 2013
Debbie, Roy and Jennifer,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved daughter and sister. Sincere condolences.
Joanne Wells
February 8, 2013
Debbie, Roy and Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about Ashley's passing. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Love Joanne and Bill
February 8, 2013
Debbie, Roy and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. Love your cousin Brian XOXOXOXO
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