Felix Anthony Riggio

1934 - 2017

Felix Anthony Riggio obituary, 1934-2017, Slidell, LA

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Felix Riggio Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 7, 2017.

Felix A. Riggio, age 83, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Felix was a loving family man, a member of the Plumbers & Steam Fitters Local Union 60, a devoted coach at St. Roch play ground and Kenilworth Park. He enjoyed his time being employed at the Fairground, and was owner of J & F auto sales. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony & Mary Riggio, his sister Marie Riggio Mexic (David) and great – granddaughter Molly Cascio. He is survived by his wife, Joan Charpio Riggio, his children Jed Imbraguglio Jr. (Sue), Tina Riggio Pieklo (Bob), David Finnan (Wendy), Danny Finnan (Suzanne) and Donna Finnan Ellis, his 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Felix is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and family members. He will be greatly missed by all of those who knew him.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Wednesday, August 9, 2017at 11AM. Visitation will begin at 9AM until service time. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Felix to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilbur, GA 30047 or at www.lbda.org



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November 7, 2017

Patty Mullen

To the Riggio and Finnan families,
Uncle Felix was not my uncle by blood, but he was my uncle in heart. He always treated me and my family with the utmost love and respect. You could not have know a more caring and compassionate man, father, husband and uncle. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to both families. Love Patty and Sean Mullen

August 9, 2017

Linda Manner

Donna - My heart goes out to you and your family! I know how difficult this has been on all of you! Sending hugs!

August 9, 2017

Liz Riggio Spell

Joan, Tina and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers; Felix was a lovely, kind man.

August 9, 2017

You will be missed Felix. My deepest condolences to Joan and all of the family.

Leanne Riggio

August 9, 2017

Vicki Seeling Toups

Tina you have my deepest sympathy. I know how much you love your daddy. I remember him smiling every time I saw him. Always so pleasant and so dedicated to family.

August 9, 2017

Birgid Kirby

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

August 9, 2017

Denise LaBarrere

Donna,
You and your family are in my prayers. God bless and comfort you.

Denise LaBarrere

August 9, 2017

Kim Zulli

My Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time!
The journey so hard ! Praying for you Donna and your Mom for Comfort and peace.

Kim Zulli

August 9, 2017

Prayers are being said in the difficult time. God Bless you and your family.

Robin and Robert Guillot, Slidell,LA

August 9, 2017

George Sazdoff

My deepest condolences on the loss of your father Tina. Prayers for grief for you and your family are being said during this difficult time. God Bless, George Sazdoff

August 8, 2017

TONI RAGAS

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DONNA ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

August 8, 2017

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Debbie Diaz

Aunt Joan, David, Danny and Donna and family. We are sorry for the loss of Uncle Felix. He was a good man to all of us especially his family. All are in our prayers. May God Bless all, love Debbie and Ralph Diaz

August 8, 2017

Patty Mullen

Aunt Joan, David, Donna, Danny and family. My heartfelt condolences for the passing of Uncle Felix (Dad). You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if we can help in any way. Love Patty and Sean Mullen

August 8, 2017

Mary Ann Smith

Joan, C.J. and I send our condolences at Felix's return to Our Heavenly Father. We assure you of our prayer for you and your family.
Mary Ann Smith

August 8, 2017

Beth Schwab

You & your family are in my prayers

August 8, 2017

Sherron Vidrine

Dave, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keeping the Riggio family in my prayers. RIP Mr. Felix

August 8, 2017

Barbara Kratzberg

May your warm and wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Kevin and Barbara Kratzberg

August 7, 2017

Jed n Sue IMBRAGUGLIO , JR.

DADDY, Your n Our Hearts Forever n Always. .....Never to be Forgotten ...We Love You with All Our Hearts Forever...Your now a Beautiful Angel...Fly Free n the Beautiful Skies of Paradise...LOVING YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS ALWAYS...RIP......JED N SUE

August 7, 2017

Amie Harrold

Thoughts and prayers are with this beautiful family. Sorry for your loss.

August 7, 2017

Bobbie and Todd Leaumont

Our love and prayers are with PawPaw and all his loving family. He was a ray of sunshine when he entered any room and his sweet smile will be missed.Please accept our deepest condolences.

August 7, 2017

Rihard Dyess

So sorry for your loss

August 7, 2017

So sorry for your loss Richard Dyess

August 7, 2017

Elaine Spiess

Brandi, I am so sorry to hear this news. Felix was well liked and a wonderful coach. He was a liked by everyone who knew him, as his personality was always the same, happy and respectful. We will remember you and your family in our prayers. This world has suffered a huge loss.

August 7, 2017

Susan White-Hingle

My thoughts and prayers are with you Donna and the entire family. May God comfort each of you during this time.

August 7, 2017

Barb and Keith Roberts

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 7, 2017

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