Frank J Riggio
January 05, 1942 - April 07, 2017
Chippewa Township
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Frank J Riggio
January 05, 1942 - April 07, 2017
Chippewa Township
Obituary
Frank J. Riggio, 75, of Chippewa Twp., passed away surrounded by his loving family Friday, April 7, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian.Born January 5, 1942 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Antoinette (Campese) Riggio. Frank was a member of the West Mayfield Vets. He was a baseball coach for over 35 years, coaching for both Beaver Falls and West Mayfield teams where he was a mentor to all.He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara A. (Yoho) Riggio; his children, Toni and Tom Demarco of Center Twp., James and Toni Riggio of South Beaver Twp., Lisa and Jim Byall of Rocky River, OH, and Tina and Mark Borello of Chippewa Twp.; his 8 grandchildren, Tommy Demarco, Frank Riggio, Abby Riggio, Alexa Borello, Mario Borello, James Byall, Taylor Byall and Olivia Byall; his brother, Marshall Riggio, his mother-in-law, Ann Yoho, his brother-in-law, Ray Yoho, and his sister-in-law, Debbie Lequaglia.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Natale Riggio; three sisters, Donna Cherok, Donna Riggio and Mary Guzie, a sister-in-law, Marsha Snyder, and a granddaughter, Anne Elizabeth Byall.Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 117 Blackhawk Rd. Chippewa www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com where prayers will be held on Thursday at 9:30am followed by a service at 10am at St. Monica’s- Chippewa site. Father Kim Schreck will officiate.A rosary will be recited on Wednesday at 7:30pm at the funeral home.Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery.Frank dedicated so much time in mentoring, developing, and teaching the love and respect of baseball to so many. As such, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to a memorial fund at Huntington Bank, 2552 Darlington Rd. Chippewa Twp. PA 15010. All contributions will be donated to the West Mayfield Ballfields where a memorial in Frank Riggio’s name will be displayed.
5 responses to Frank J Riggio
Lynne Byall Benson and John Benson says:
April 10, 2017
We are so very sorry for Franks' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Frank & Joanne Burdine says:
April 11, 2017
Frank was great and wonderful friend . My deepest sympathy to the to Barbara and the whole family.
Chris Ciganik says:
April 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss…..what a great man…..haven't seen him in over 25 years but still remember him like it was yesterday….always made me smile….R.I.P. Big Frank
Tom & Stell Lindsay says:
April 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He was a great friend & person.
Mark, Judy & Nick Ceriani says:
April 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Blackhawk baseball has lost a huge fan!