1959
2016
Constance Ligon Riva departed this world unexpectedly on October 24, 2016. She was 57 years old.
Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Barbara and Guy C. Ligon, Jr., she was the third of four children. As a girl she loved bicycle riding, practicing ballet and horseback riding.
Connie married Ken Riva in 1982. To fulfill her dream of raising a family, she left her job at IBM Corporation in Westchester County, New York, to become a full time homemaker upon the birth of her son, Christian. Four years later another son, Adam, was born.
The family spent time in North Carolina and Florida before settling in West Milford, New Jersey in 1998. Connie became an active and invaluable member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church community, spending countless hours assisting with the “St. Joseph Cares” food pantry. She also served as a Eucharistic minister. Combining her love of literature and children, Connie found joy volunteering as the elementary school librarian.
In 2014, the couple moved to Jacksonville, Florida.
To those who had the fortune of knowing Connie, they already know words alone are not sufficient in describing her. To those who had yet to befriend her, Connie was renowned for her devotion to her family, outstanding culinary skills, and quick-witted humor.
She is survived by her husband, Ken, sons Christian and Adam Riva, father Guy Ligon, sisters Michele Snyder and Marie Murphy, and brother Guy C. Ligon, III.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 8:00pm on Friday, November 11 in Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road West Milford, New Jersey 07480 973-728-898. A Mass of Christian Burial and Internment will be at 11:00am on Saturday, November 12, in St. Joseph Church, 454 Germantown Road West Milford, New Jersey 07480 973-697-6100.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Connie’s memory can be made to:
The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)
Dpd.org
PO BOX 2539
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by The Riva Family.
November 30, 2016
Barbara Allende
Ken and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Connie's passing. I met her when we went to the ZooLights event at the Jacksonville Zoo. She was a wonderful lady and i'm thankful for the time I spent with her. Please accept my deepest condolences. You're in my prayers.
November 13, 2016
Judy Dondero Schell
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted"
Matthew 5:4
Prayers offered for all of you.
November 12, 2016
John Frankie
To the family sorry for your loss
November 11, 2016
Andy Kinsky
Ken, so sorry to hear the news of Connie's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending thoughts and prayers from Boston.
November 10, 2016
Patti Gilpatric
Dear Ken,Christian & Adam, Sincere Sympathies to you all at the Saddest of times. GOD must have needed another Angel.Daily Prayers & forever friendship,Patti Gilpatric
November 6, 2016
Jim, Michele, and Jamie Hammell
So sorry to hear about Connie.... Prayers and hugs being sent to help comfort you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathies....
November 5, 2016
Michael Cush
Ken,
You are blessed to have met and spent so many years with a wonderful friend and wife - Connie. Surely, those memories are everlasting.
For now, I believe that she is smiling down on you, Adam and Christian and your Mom in this time of grief. Give her a smile back.
God bless Connie, you and your family.
November 3, 2016
Delores Ruzicka
Ken -
My condolences to you and your family. I hope that the love of family and friends will come as comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Although no words can really help ease your loss, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 3, 2016
Tom Sawicki
Ken, Christian and Adam -
I am sorry to learn of Connie's passing. She was a wonderful and caring person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 1, 2016
Kelsey Kelley
Ken,
I am so very sorry to hear the news. You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers!
November 1, 2016
Ken,
I'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family during this difficult time.
-Kayla Wuoti
October 31, 2016
Ken,
Patricia and I love you very much!
Scott Roy
October 31, 2016
Ken,
I just heard, I am so sorry to hear this, Collin and I want to send our deepest sympathies, Connie was lovely. Please let Adam and Christopher know as well.
Mark and Collin Bishop
October 31, 2016
Ken my heart is with you and your family at this time. I pray God gives you the peace and understanding in this time of heart broken pain of a beautiful wife and mother Connie. The pain will fade, how ever the loving memories will always remain, deeply felt and smiles of the wonderful times created. May God bless and keep you and family close to feel His love and compassion. I love you and God loves you more... Deborah Bethley (Jax FL)
October 31, 2016
Lorraine Lavallee
Ken, Christian, and Adam...I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to you all.
October 31, 2016
Lorraine Lavallee
Ken, Christian, and Adam...I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to you all.
October 31, 2016
Lorraine Lavallee
Ken, Christian, and Adam...I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to you all.
October 27, 2016
Heather Rosselle
Ken and Family--Sending condolences to all in this difficult time. May you find peace and happiness in shared memories.
October 26, 2016
Gwen McMahon
Ken, Christian and Adam.......we are so sorry to hear of Connie's death......she was a beautiful and fun loving woman. We enjoyed our time knowing you all in NJ.
October 26, 2016
Susan Davis
Ken, and family; I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Connie, but if she were anything like Ken, she was an amazingly wonderful person. My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Praying for the Riva family.
October 26, 2016
Linda Borland
Ken, I am so sorry to learn of your wife Connie's passing. Ted has told me what a lovely person she was. I know how much you both have done for him so I send my gratitude as well as my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you. Linda Borland (North Andover, MA)
October 26, 2016
Ted Borland
Ken, Christian, Adam and family,
My sincere condolences. Extending my deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time. I feel honored to have met Connie and she was a wonderful, welcoming and generous woman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
October 25, 2016
Julie Levy
Ken, Christian and family; extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to y'all.
October 25, 2016
Anne Dexter & Bill Houghtaling
Ken, Adam, and Christian, please accept our deepest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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