Joseph M. Rigard Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 17, 2025, at the age of 88, Joseph M. Rigard (Saint Marys, Pennsylvania) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph M. Rigard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Rigard and Alice Hannibal Rigard; his son Barry Rigard; his brother Gerald "Jerry" Rigard; and his great grandchild Hannah Pistner.
He is survived by: his spouse Jean Baldock; his daughter Tina Pistner (Stephen) of Kersey; his grandsons, Anthony Pistner (Sara) of St. Marys and Allen Pistner (Jessica) of Hurricane, WV; his great grandchildren, Lucas, Haley, Ryan and Abigail; his sister Doris Erich (Arnold "Butch"); and his sister-in-law Sherri Rigard of Texas.
A Mass was held on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Church (337 Center St, St Marys, PA 15857). A burial was held on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery (604 Joseph Rd, St Marys, PA 15857).
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail, 168 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
