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for JOHN RIGOLIZZO
Soji Adelaja
December 14, 2020
The sad news of the passing of John Rigolizzo just reached me. I am saddened, but I take solace in the fact that his lagacy will live forever. John's leadership role in the agricultural community was colossal. His fingerprint is all over New Jersey Agriculture's future.
John was an innovator and smart entrepreneur in his own right, but he saw the need to advance the entire agricultural community instead of only promoting his own self interest. He went beyond that. He had a vision for the entire food value chain because he understood that farmers had to think beyond production, beyond the farm gate, and into the worlds of policy and markets. John also understood the role of science in agriculture and pushed those of us on the research side beyond the limits our imagination. He was not afraid to engage you if he thought that you needed to be set straight. I was a better man for listening to him.
Early in my tenure as Dean of Research at Cook College and the NJAES, John, Peter Furey and I met to discuss his ideas about our work. Both men were not afraid to give me a honest answer. Their statement to me transformed my thinking about my role. "Soji, there is a disconnect between the needs of we your clients and the work you and your people do at the college", they said. But John quickly added, "but I know you are the right man to fix it". Working with John and other leaders of the farm community, we explored new ways to do impactful work. A result was the millennium viability initiative. I also had the opportunity to work with John, Art Brown and many other thoughtful ag leaders on the farmland preservation, the right to farm, AERDI and other initiatives. New Jersey just lost a big one!
When Giants sleep, they sleep well. May John's soul rest in peace. My condolences and sympathy to the Rigolizzo family.
Jerry Frecon
December 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. John was a highly respected person in the agricultural and horticultural industry. I had the pleasure of visiting him many times on his farm and at meetings like the New Jersey Peach Council which was probably the last time I saw him. He always displayed a optimistic attitude to us in agriculture. I will miss him.
Charlotte (Angel) Payne
December 22, 2013
Dear Mike,And the Rigolizzo Family! Im so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you, and your family. I Extend my Heartfelt Condolances and Prayers. The clouds that now engulf your life With faith it will pass away. As sure as there is sunshine that follows after rain, So too there will be happiness To ease both grief and pain.
Rusty Scardino
December 21, 2013
John, Marita, and family...so very sorry to hear of your loss..thoughts and prayers.
Rusty Scardino
Ben & Carol Nutter
December 20, 2013
John was a very special person and a large part of our lives. He was the brother I never had. Ben and I remember many wonderful years and enjoyed all the special holidays he helped make warm and memorable. Our hearts go out to Helen and their children in their great loss. He will be sorely missed.
Ronald Cappuccio
December 20, 2013
Uncle Johnny was a caring, sensitive and nice man. His talents were multi-faceted. His love for Aunt Helen, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was boundless. I am sure the thought of his love and caring will warm their hearts for many years to come.
Professor Soji Adelaja
December 20, 2013
John was for very long an icon of New Jersey's food system. He lived his life by simple but powerful ideals - service, commitment, dialog partnership and firmness. When the next historical account of New Jersey agriculture is written, John will prominently feature in it. Go well my friend and adviser. Rest in Peace. My condolences to Helen and the family. John was a great man.
December 19, 2013
Mike, sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you and family are holding up during this trying time. I'm sure all the men of Malvern have your father in their prayers. Jeff Mullen- Prosit
Tim Burrack
December 19, 2013
John, sorry to hear. will be thinking of you.
Lyn Sweeney
December 19, 2013
My Uncle was very special. He was also my godfather, and I was very sad to hear this news. My parents knew that there could never be better godparents. He always had a nice smile for everyone, was happy to see you, and always said there's room for one more at their table. Our cousins and Aunt Helen were blessed to have him in their lives and I'm very sorry for their loss of him. There should be more people as genuinely good as he was. Rest in peace.
December 19, 2013
Dear Helen,
All of us that worked with you here at AAA were very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Although I didn't know him, I remember how fondly you spoke of him. Our prayers are with you. Love, Irene Sheridan
Carol Denty
December 19, 2013
Having worked for John's nephew (Joe,Jr.)for many years, I have very fond memories of John,the family and the farm. He was a very special person. Sending you all my deepest sympathy.
Joan Tartaglia
December 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss I am so glad to have met John and Helen you both are such kind caring people and the stories John Sr would tell were the best. May God help you through this time and know that John Sr is now on the most wonderful farm there could ever be. Joanie Tartaglia
Susan Price
December 19, 2013
Dear Rigolizzo family,
How blessed you are to have had such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend for such a long time. He will always live on in your hearts, as you have so many happy memories. He had such a full life and touched so many that will miss him. My heart goes out to you, and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you for strength to get through this difficult time.
Love, Sue
December 19, 2013
Tansboro has lost a legend. RIP John. Condolences to the family.
Harry Norcross (Ralph & Lillian White family)
Sue & Guy Panichella (Scharffer)
December 19, 2013
Dear Mrs Rigolizzio and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. He is a kind and generous man who was a dear friend to our dad ( Dick Scharffer). Our family will be forever grateful for that friendship. You are in our prayers.
December 19, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man and my father (Dick Schaeffer) thought the world of him and the Rigolizzo family.
Debbie Zasada (nee Schaeffer)
December 19, 2013
Helen and Family,
So very sorry to hear of John's passing he was a Great Man. We will keep your family in our prays.
Linda and Jim Daily Orlando Fl.
Karen Kritz
December 19, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Rigolizzo family on the passing of John. He was a kind and gentle soul who is now with our Father.
Anthony Jennetta
December 19, 2013
I Would like to extend Marisa&I most deepest heartfelt condolances to Michael&Carol&the rest of the familes in this great time of loss
David/Kathy Carey/Zuchak
December 18, 2013
I/we, have known the hard working & caring Rigolizzo family since the soil was almost new!!!!
I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart is heavy,, my throat tight,,,
My heart is with the Rigolizzo family!
David/Kathy
Denise Bowen
December 18, 2013
Dear Rigolizzo Family, Although I did not know John personally, I have heard many wonderful stories from JoAnn and Tom about his strength of character and example. His wonderful family is a lasting tribute to Helen and him. My thoughts and prayers are sent to all of you at this time.
December 18, 2013
Dear Helen - I was so sorry when Donna called to tell me of your beloved John's passing. We all loved this gentle man dearly but know now that he is at peace and comfortable in God's hands. I have pleasant memories of him and your beautiful family of our knowing all of you for the past 40 some years. I'm sure our Charlie will welcome him with open arms. Love Helene
December 18, 2013
Dear Helen and family - I was so sorry to receive the call from Donna - I knew what she was going to tell me altho I knew then that John was at peace and out of pain. I know how hard it was for all of his family to say goodbye to this wonderful husband and father. We will all miss him but have beautiful memories of our last at 40 some years of knowing this beautiful and loving gentle man. . Charlie will welcome him in Heaven. Love Helene
Geri Gigliotti
December 18, 2013
I was sadden to hear the news yesterday from my sister of Mr. Riggs passing. Our families go back a long ways..he will be missed by all. You are all in my prayers and I send you all my love!
Linda & Bill Young
December 18, 2013
Dear Mrs. Rigolizzo, John and family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you at this sad time. We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Rigolizzo was such a nice man, hard worker and loved his family. We know he is now free from sickness and pain and God welcomed him home with open arms. Sincerely, Bill and Lin
Helen Powell Tomlin
December 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. He was the icon of the orchards! We visited your orchards for years and loved seeing it remain as the world changed in Berlin. I went to school with John and was often told stories about the family he loved so much. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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