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Eric Riggle Obituary
Born in Washington, on December 7, 1949, Eric Riggle lost his battle with cancer and went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Eric is predeceased by his parents, Lillian R. Riggle Magnone and Frank "Dutch" Riggle.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Riggle; stepchildren, Zachary Paradise (Shayla Paradise) and Francesca Paradise; and grandchildren, Jana Paradise and Lily Paradise.
He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Nancy Riggle; nieces, Amy Wilson (CSM Jake Wilson) and Charlotte Isaacs (Bobby Isaacs); and great-nieces Makayla Isaacs and Violet and Gwendolyn Wilson.
A memorial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Stonebridge Church, 1 Stonebridge Church Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382.
1 Peter 4:10
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."
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Greg Carey
September 20, 2023
Eric was my grade school football coach in 1972-73. He was a wonderful person and am saddened by his passing.
Bob Winters
September 15, 2023
Sorry for the loss of your brother Greg , may he rest in peace.
Janice Marceaux
September 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Honey Lou Malik
September 10, 2023
Sending our prayers for the loss and may God comfort and knowing Eric is our savior Jesus Christ
Rhonda Rush Hinz
September 10, 2023
I remember him well, growing up in Washington, PA. and attending Trinity High School. He was a good guy!
Condolences to his family, R.I.P. Eric.
jerry cooper
September 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. jerry cooper
Doug Shunk
September 10, 2023
Eric and I were good friends and fellow athletes at THS. May he RIP...my brother.
Doug Shunk
Ron Cupler
September 10, 2023
It's so sad to learn of Eric's passing at such a young age. He was one of our most respected and admired classmates. Was hoping to see him at our 55th Reunion. Unfortunately, over 90 of our classmates have died, and too many have health issues.
John Taylor
September 8, 2023
I am so sorry to read of your loss. We went to 4 years of high school together and were 1 and 2 at sprinting our senior year and I was 2. Eric was a gentle giant and everyones friend.
John Cantoni
September 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Paula Johnson McDaniel
September 8, 2023
Condolences to your family. Eric was a Trinity Class of 67 graduate. A friend and great athlete.
John Cantoni
September 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
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