W. John Riggio

John passed away on Friday, 8/12/22 with his devoted family surrounding him. He is predeceased by his dearest mother Daisy (Russ) and father John. He was survived by his loving wife Donna, daughter Shannon Moran and her daughter A. Violet, his daughter Erin Fitzsimons and her husband Adrien and their children Michael, Ashley, Conor and Brody, his daughter Samantha Tartaglione and her fiance Jim Counihan and their daughter Ella, his son Steven Riggio and his wife Danielle and their children Maxx, Sophia, Bella and Nicky, his sister Laura Clifford and her husband Mike and their children Michelle and Ryan, his sister Mary Bram and her daughter Gabby and his sister Dona Messer and her daughter Jessica. John was a lifetime Chef and real estate agent in Ocean County and the proud owner of the award winning Casa Vecchia in Lakewood, NJ. He was a most devoted husband, father, Pop Pop, brother and friend the world will ever know.. BUT, John was a record producer (Love Me into a Coma); Wiffle Ball Champion, avid tap dancer, GM of the Mets and Giants, former pro/am bowler, golf tournament organizer (Riggio Open), used car Guru, unending giver of nicknames, accomplished lyricist AND he occasionally "took a trip and never left the farm", The world will miss him for his many, unique talents and love he gave to all who met him. "See ya in a flash, after the rash" Previous Events Memorial Visitation AUG 17. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET) Forked River Funeral and Cremation Service 1022 Lacey Road Forked RIver, NJ 08731 Loading map