Jim, thinking about you on your 64th birthday.
Miss you, 
Your sister 

Jim had a lot of friends, and certainly brought much joy, security, and his upbeat spirit to those close to him. 
My Deepest Sympathies,

Diane, Brandon, Garrett, Diane & Eleanor,
I am so sorry for your loss and sorry I could not make it to AZ for Jim's memorial. My "cuz jim" and I grew close again when my son Rick jr. went to school in AZ and Jim and Diane opened there home to him. It was great going out there to visit my son and his Uncle Jim, Diane and Chewie. The look on my sons face while he sat there listening to the stories we told of growing up together and the things all us cousins and friends from the old neighborhood did together. It was as if time never passed and the laughs never stopped. He will be missed.
Rick & Janice Riggio

Dear Eleanor, Diane and family,
I am wholeheartedly with you in thought at that difficult moment.
Sincere condolences.

Dear Eleanor, Dear Diane,

Words are not easy to find but all my thoughts are closed to you to face this difficult moment.

I lived With James for nearly four years on the big U.S.S. John F. Kennedy cv-67. I will never forget the times he would invite me to go disco dancing with him and as he said, "To impress girls you have to do it John Travolta style". Of coarse I could not dance like John Travolta or any style for that matter, but I joined James once in a while. In Italy we had a good time with as he said, "my people". James was good and you could see it in his eyes. He was a man of principle and compassion. I have a million stories about James (Luige) never mind those great adventures while on the Kennedy. I will miss you shipmate...and where ever you are I just want you to know that I had been wanting to go and see you but I could not. I will regret that! Life tends to tie one down and seldom allows us to get free from that storm we face just trying to live an everyday life. 
To his wife and kids, you were blessed to have shared life with James. I love that man and I am proud to have shared times, laughter, tears and Joy. He is with our Lord now and he is surely making our Jesus smile. God Bless you! 
                              (Cid/Satch)

Diane,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jimbo,. He will truly be missed.

Our Deepest Sympathy to you Diane, And Family. Jim will Truly be missed. He left a lasting Impression on all of us that he knew.

Diane, we are so sorry for your loss! Jim was a great and loving guy. We will miss wondering what he was going to do and say next. So funny... Pamela & Hersh Garrett

Dear Eleanor,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. 
My deepest sympathies,
Maureen

Although I never met Jim if he was as kind as his sister Ellie he was a great man. My prayers are with you and  your family Ellie. God bless

Jim was a great guy and close friend to my dad. I am sorry I cannot be there for his memorial, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

Jim, I'm glad to have known you. My dad always sent me pictures and stories about the fun things you did. You will be  greatly missed.

Diane, Brandon, Garrett our thought and prayers are with you and Light Perpetual will shine upon him.  We love and are thinking of you.

William Lile / Susie Hetherington

Dear Eleanor, Iam truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Eleanor and Diane,
We were shocked and saddened to hear the news about your brother Jim.  We are sorry we can't be there to comfort you through this painful time.  Please know you are all in our prayers.

Diane, Brandon and Garrett my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Jim is a very special person and he will be missed and always remembered.

To the Family of James Riggio:

On behalf of Jim's shipmates of the USS John F. Kennedy (CVA 67), I offer you our deepest condolences on his transition from this life. His name will be read at a memorial service to be held July 28, 2013 at the ship's reunion in Boston. All on the mailing  list of the Kennedy will be notified soon of his release from this earthly existence.
Jim's service to our country and to the U.S.Navy is hereby recognized with gratitude. Farewell dear shipmate and God-Speed.

With Sympathy,

MSgt.(Ret.) Albert McGinn, USAF
Chaplain,USS JFK Association
Plank Owner, USS JFK 1967-1970
noblemcginn@verizon.net

Our Deepest Sympathy, Diane. Jim will truly be missed. He left A lasting Impression on all of us that knew him. GOD BLESS

FAREWELL SHIPMATE.....TO THE RIGGIO FAMILY.MY NAME IS SHANE WHEELER, I FIRST MEET JIM ON THE USS JOHN F KENNEDY. WE BOTH HAD GREAT TIME AT SEA AND DURING PORT VISITS. I REMEMBER WHEN WE WENT THE SHIP STOPPED IN MAYPORT,FL WE TOOK A TRIP TO DINEY WORLD, HE LIKED IT SO MUCH WE WENT AGAIN THE NEXT DAY.FINDING HIM AFTER 25 YEARS WAS GREAT, I ENJOYED OUR TALKS OF OLD TIMES ON BIG JOHN, HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU....SHANE WHEELER,ASHEVILLE,NC

Eleanor/Diane,
You all have always made me feel a part of your family & I am deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Know that I am thinking of you as well as Jim and remember the times him and I shared together. He was always so jolly and positive and how he loved his little dog! My heart goes out to you and your family.

I'm so saddened to hear the news about Jim.  I could always count on my cousin Jimmy for a good laugh growing up. I truly only have memories of him with a smile and laughing about something. You are all in my prayers at this time.

Eleanor, Diane 

I was so sorry to hear about your brother my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Jim's family.  I only wish that I could be there to help you through your grieving.  Please know I am a phone call away, day or night. Love Nancy

Dear Eleanor and Diane,

It was with such deep sadness that I read about the passing of your brother Jim.  I am so sorry for your loss, and for his wife and children as well.  I wish I could be there to hug you both and cry with you, but since I can't, I offer this prayer for all those who mourn for Jim.

Love,
Karen Wirth

"O merciful Father, you have taught us in your holy Word that you do not willingly afflict or grieve your children:  Look with pity upon the sorrows of your servants for whom our prayers are offered. Remember them, O lord, in mercy, nourish their souls with patience, comfort them with a sense of your goodness, lift up your countenance upon them, and give them peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Amen.

 Our Dearest Diane,
Our hearts are hurting to hear such sad news Jim was such a special person to so many people including Harvey and I he will be sadly missed.
I remember the first time we met I was driving down the street to invite our new neighbors to our LUAU. And there in the scorching heat you both were working on your yard. I stopped the car hopped out introduced myself and the rest is history.
Harvey and I  loved the many times you both joined us for a one on one or a huge get together. Jim loved it when Harvey would call him Whipper Snapper and that would always bring a smile to Jim's face.
He was always the funnest person at the party that is for sure. 
I can almost see him now in Heaven holding his baby Chewy in his arms and loving on her.
 Also know that they are both with you day and night watching over you from 
above.
Diane please know that we are here for you any time day or night.
  We are just a phone call, email ,or a few mile away.
May God bless and be with you and give you strength in your time of need.
Your friends, 
Harvey and Shirley Cochran


 Harvey and I just can't believe Jim the (Young Whipper Snapper) is no longer with us are harts are hurting. We will never forget our first meeting he was working out in the blistering heat when Shirley stopped by to invite our new neighbors to our home for a LUAU and that was just the beginning of a wonderful friendship with both of you.
I can almost see him now with a big smile on his face and holding his baby Chewy in his arms.
Diane please know that you are not alone and that both of them are watching over you from Heaven above.
And that you have many friends her on earth to help you thought this terrible time and beyond you will never be alone. Just remember we are just a phone call or email away. 
Our hearts and Love go out to You Diane

Diane,  I have such fond memories of cousin 'Jimmy' growing up. He never failed to keep us laughing. He was such a big personality that he'll leave a huge hole in all our hearts. Diane and boys, you all have my deepest sympathies. Love Sharon (Hall) Larson

Diane,
We were so sorry to hear about Jim,he was such a great person. Please know that you are in our prayers. Please feel free to contact us if you need anything,

Jim had a heart as wide as the span of time and never failed to show it in the warm smiles he always had on his face or the kind words he shared.  We are so glad we met you Diane because we never would have met Jim.  The laughter and excitement the two of you brought to our lives will always be cherished.  Dancing after Bunco nights will never be forgotten.  And the friendship we began will always be there for you.  Call on us any time.

Dear Diane, I was so shocked to hear the news of loosing Jim. He always greeted Lou and I with a big smile and plenty of laughter. My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace during this difficult time.

Hi Diane, I'm so sorry to hear about Jim! He was an amazing guy.

I first want to say without a doubt Jim was one of my best friends I've ever had and I loved him. No one made me laugh harder and have a good time then JIM!!! It just breaks my heart that I can't go get a chocolate malt at Jack in the Box with him. We just wanted to hang out and laugh. We were professionals at wasting time. He loved life and taught me to look at things in a different perspective when I was having a tough time. I pass that on every chance I get. I instantly liked Jim the first time I met him and we became best of friends instantly. Copper Canyon Cruisers and I will miss you "LAMBO". His car club nick name.

Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Oh,boy... My sweet Diane and young men sons.... what is there to say? only I am sad and sorry.... this is no good... may time heal and peace prevail.

My heart is breaking. Jim was a kind sweet man. I looked forward to our tax appointments each year. He will be missed.

OBITUARY

James Carl Riggio

January 29, 1959 – June 9, 2013

Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery

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