Phil DeRiggi

1950 - 2025

Phil DeRiggi, of Laughlin, NV, formerly of North Braddock and North Versailles, PA, died on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. He was 74 years young. Phil was a great father and brother and a terrific friend to all. He was a huge sports enthusiast and especially loved basketball, a sport at which he excelled. A graduate of Scott High School in North Braddock, Phil was a standout player on their top-ranked basketball team. He won numerous honors, including playing in the Dapper Dan Roundball Classic at the old Civic Arena. Phil attended Gordon Military College in Georgia on a basketball scholarship, where he quickly became their MVP.Later, he worked for several years at the Edgar Thompson Steel Works in Braddock before moving to Las Vegas, NV, to work in the casino industry. But he never stopped playing basketball and was always a top player in local men's leagues. Among his many talents, Phil was also an incredible cook. His family and friends will miss his delicious Italian dinners and desserts. The son of the late Neal and Josephine DeRiggi, Phil was married to the late Carol DeRiggi for 34 years. He is the father of Phillip DeRiggi Jr. (Sarah) of NC and the beloved grandfather of Bella and Aleena. Phil is survived by siblings: Philomena (the late Sonny) Gilliland of Arona; Neal (Rhonda) DeRiggi of Laughlin, NV; Doreen (David) Kennedy of Atlanta, GA; Linda (Paul) Hawn of Monroeville; Madonna (Jeff) Barber of Laughlin, NV; Frankie DeRiggi of Laughlin, NV; and many nieces and nephews. As he requested, there will be no public viewing or memorial service. Phil will be interred in Palm Memorial Park in Las Vegas, NV, where he will rest in peace with his beloved wife, Carol.