John Rigas Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Rigas of Wellsville, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 96, on September 30, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Rigas to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parent Greek; his wife Doris Nielsen of Penn Yan; his sisters, Mary Hastas (James) of Olean and Katherine Pallas (William) of Naples, Florida; his children, Michael Rigas of Coudersport, Pennsylvania, Timothy Rigas of Coudersport, Pennsylvania, James Rigas of Coudersport, Pennsylvania and Ellen of New York; his children-in-law, Mary Ann Rigas (James) of Coudersport and Peter Venetis (Ellen) of New York; and his grandchildren, Christopher Rigas (Melanie) of New York, John Michael Rigas of New York, Andrew Rigas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, David Rigas of New York, Elias Venetis of New York and Hallie Rigas of Coudersport, Pennsylvania. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of John may be made to the Patterson Cancer Center at 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915; the 20th Armored Division (details to be provided);, the Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance Association at 122 East 2nd Street, Coudersport, PA 16915; or a charity of the donor's choice.