Ruggero Giovanni Rigoni
April 19th, 2012
Ruggero ( Roger ) Giovanni Rigoni, 77, passed away on Thursday April 19, 2012 at the Foothills Country Hospice in Okotoks, Alberta after a battle with lung cancer. Roger was born in Asiago Italy on June 24, 1934. He immigrated to Canada in 1956. After a brief stay in Kittimat, British Columbia he moved to Calgary and lived the rest of his life here. Roger worked for 55 years in the concrete business as a finisher and supervisor for Lafarge, Pro-Con Road works, Marmot and Professional Excavators. Roger retired at the age of 76.
Roger is survived by his two sons Michael Rigoni ( Paula ), Steven Rigoni ( Deanna ), grand children Paige, Angelina, Chaz and Morgan. Ex wife and best friend Jenny Hulzebos, sister Annetta Cerabino, Nieces Lidiana Rigoni ( Jean Pietro ) , Olivia Cerabino and great nieces and nephews and many cousins all in Italy. He was predeceased by his mother Angelina and father Domenico Rigoni ( Asiago, Italy).
No memorial services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Foothills Country Hospice Society, PO Box 274, Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1A5. We would like to thank all the staff of the Palliative Care and Hospice for the care and kindness they have given.
Messages:
I was sadden to hear about Roger passing away. My heratfelt condolences to his family. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Phyllis
Michael and Steven and families, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad Roger. I will always remember him and you boys as part of our family growing up. Your dad always had a warm smile for everyone and always kept us entertained during our youth. God bless and God speed.
To Michael and Steven We were saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was a charming and funny man. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Steve (and, of course, Mike and families), How saddened I was on reading your dad’s obituary in the newspaper on Sunday. My thoughts are with you. I am glad your dad received kindness and care from the hospice and from the family. The obituary write up was lovely; I can now see where you boys got your good looks. Carol (Granato) and Pauline (Walsh) and Pat and Denise (Huot) also send their love. Yours, forever bonded by the number 20 :), Linda (O’Dell)
Michael and Steven, I was very sad to hear the passing of your father Roger, I remember him as a very funny man and a hard worker. Our condolences to you and your families at this time.