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Official Obituary of

Frederick A. Riggi

September 3, 1941 ~ April 11, 2018 (age 76) 76 Years Old

Frederick Riggi Obituary


Frederick A. Riggi (Fred), 76, of Carmen Rd, Schenectady died peacefully at Ellis Hospital on
April 11, 2018 after a long illness. Fred was the son of the late Cataldo & Elizabeth Riggi. He is
survived by his wife Valerie, his son Douglas Riggi (Nicole), stepson William Henges (Amy),
stepdaughter Jennifer Meyring, and 5 grandsons. He is survived by his brother Vincent Riggi
(Beverly) and sister Lynne Norton. He was predeceased by his sister Josephine Riggi and
brother Ronald Riggi.


Fred was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and served in the United States Army. He
spent most of his career as an auto-body mechanic. He was an avid NY Mets & NY Giants fan.
He was also a member of the 1954 Schenectady Little League World Champions.
The family would like to express their thanks to Fred’s friend Jim Fordham, Dr. Ford, and the
staff from the Schenectady Eddy Senior Care of St. Peter’s.


In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions in Fred’s name to the American
Diabetes Association, 5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 505, Albany, New York 12205.


Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 10:00 a.m-12:00 noon, at the DeLegge
Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memory's Garden Cemetery with full Military honors.

 


Services

24 Hour Viewing
Thursday
April 19, 2018

10:00 AM
DeLegge Funeral Home
1346 Chrisler Ave
Schenectady, NY 12303

Interment
Thursday
April 19, 2018

1:00 PM
Memory's Garden Cemetery
983 Watervliet Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12205

Donations

American Diabetes Association
5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 505, Albany NY 12205
Web: http://www.diabetes.org

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