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James E. Riggs Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James E. Riggs of Quincy, Massachusetts, who passed away on June 18, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Riggs to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Riggs and Eileen Riggs (Capen); his son Matthew J. Riggs; his grandchildren, Gianna Barrows, Matthew Riggs and Anthony Riggs; and his siblings, Eileen T. Harris and Ronald T. Riggs.

He is survived by: his children, Christopher J. Riggs (Corrina) of Quincy and Katherine E. Riggs of Belmont; and his siblings, William J. "Bill" Riggs (Jini) of Harwich, Paul F. Riggs (Laurie) of Franklin and Dorothy J. Brady (Sean) of Quincy. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sweeney Brothers Home For Funerals (1 Independence Ave, Quincy, MA 02169). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Bldg. 3, Hanover, MA 02339.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, Inc.



Thu

June 26

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sweeney Brothers Home For Funerals
1 Independence Ave, Quincy, MA 02169

Thu

June 26

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Sweeney Brothers Home For Funerals
1 Independence Ave, Quincy, MA 02169

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