Edmund Francis Rigney

Rigney, Edmund Francis COHOES Edmund Francis Rigney, age 84, lifelong resident of Cohoes, en tered into eternal life at his home, surrounded by his loving family on July 11, 2015. Ed was the parishioner of St. Bernard's Church in Cohoes until its closing, later finding a Parish home at The Church of the Holy Trinity, Cohoes. Ed was educated in Cohoes Schools at St. Bernard's Academy and Keveny Memorial Academy. Ed was son of the late Sylvester and Bertha (Lessard) Rigney. Ed was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Janet (Dufort) Rigney; children, Shirley, Daniel and John; and granddaughter, Sommer, brother, James Leo; brother-in-law, Robert Rousselle, Henrietta Diehl, Joan and Gerald Fogarty. Ed is survived by his wife, Karen (Diotte) Rigney, his children, Karen (Paul) Carey, Dianne (Jon) Nolin, Julia (John) Miron, Nancy (Thomas) Lonczak, James (Patricia), Thomas (Michele), Mary (Thomas) Johnson, Catherine (James) Griffin, Judith (Terence) Seery, and Andrew (Michelle); grandchildren, William (Kris), Christopher and Matthew Nolin, Joyce (Paul) Purcell, Peter (Veronica) Miron, Melissa (William) Montague, Catherine Miron, Nicole (Dan) Fogarty, Stephanie Lonczak, Brian, Kevin, Shalagh,and Devin Rigney, Eric and Emily Johnson, Brendan and Sean Griffin, Erin, Eileen and Aidan Seery, Kayla, Deanna and Vincent Rigney; nine great-grandchildren with his 10th on the way. Brother of Joseph (Gillian); sister, Charlotte Rousselle; sister-in-law, Mildred Rigney; and brother-in-law, William Diehl, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ed served his county as a US Navy Reservist from 1949 - 1951. Ed began his career at Albany Corrugated Container Corporation in Cohoes, which became St. Regis Paper Company and Georgia Pacific Corporation, climbing the ladder to the position of production manager. Upon leaving Georgia Pacific Corporation, Ed was employed at Macaran Printed Products of Cohoes as their production manager. A position which he loved, retiring from the work force in 1998. Upon retirement Ed filled his days golfing with his dear friends, Sunday morning coffee and bagels, Tuesday morning breakfast at Babe's Diner with his family (Thanks Cath for never missing), and volunteering his time for many local organizations. Ed received the Cohoes Caretakers Hall of Fame Award in 2002 for Lifelong Service to the City of Cohoes, a city he was so very proud to call home. Ed also, received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library in 2008. Ed held the position of treasurer for the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library for many years. Ed spent his Friday evenings from June to October at the Cohoes Farmers Market manning the Cohoes Library Booth. There are no words to express how much Ed will be missed by all who knew him for his strength, his smile and the best hugs ever. His children were truly blessed to have been able to call him Dad. We love you Pops. A special "Thank You" to our sister, Dianne and her husband Jon Nolin who took such phenomenal care of our Dad always. The Rigney family would like to express their gratitude to Ed's Physician's, Dr. Watsky, Dr. Notis, Dr. Murray and Dr. Ramirez-Zamora, to the CCU Staff at Albany Medical Center, especially to Dad's nurse Dan, who went the extra mile for Ed and his family during his stay and to Dr. Beegle and Deb House who made Dad's wish to come home happen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Church of the Holy Trinity, 122 Vliet Blvd, Cohoes, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Waterford. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at Church of the Holy Trinity Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a contribution in Ed's memory may do so to the Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050, Marfan.org, or to the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library, 169 Mohawk St., Cohoes, NY 12047. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd, 105 Vliet Blvd, Cohoes. fitzgeraldfuneral homeltd.com