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Posted on:
Friday, April 16, 2021
It’s been a year now since my brother passed. I think about him all the time. The good times, the bad, the funny, the wise words of wisdom (never wipe your ass with sandpaper) lol.... Then the word immortal came to mind. Not because I thought he would live forever but, the memories of him would. I’ve told memories of my brother to my son, family, friends, in laws and I believe they passed those stories on. Lol.. yeah immortal! My brother! Those memories of him will live on!
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Rick Giovacchini
Posted on:
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Dear Rigoni Family The first time I remember getting to know Reno was at G&L Bowling alley. He was older than me but didn’t make me feel irrelevant like the older guys back than did. I was pleased to meet up with again when Frank Lucchesi passed & then again at the Christmas parties. RIP Reno
Posted on:
Thursday, July 30, 2020
My Long time Pal , Playing "What Kinda Of Love Is This" For You, You Loved It ! I'll miss Ya ! My Friend, & will be seeing You again, in the Future, R.i.p. ! RIKI LEE
Posted on:
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
I just heard this terrible news today. I’m so saddened. Reno was a great man,a great guy. All positive energies and prayers for him and your whole family
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Friday, May 1, 2020
Dear Roe, We are so sorry to hear about Reno's passing. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family during such a difficult time. Love, Nomi, Lori, Cara and Michele
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Lisa Wennmacher
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Roe I was so saddened when I read of your husband's passing. Working with you and the girls for many years I know what a great husband and father he was . You could tell by the way your girls spoke of him.. Just letting you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Cherish the memories and you have so many. God Bless you and your family.
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Filippa Karcewski
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Gianna, Thinking of you, your mom and sisters during this very difficult time. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your dad in person, his kindness in sharing his love of baseball cards with Luke was so sweet and thoughtful. Luke always enjoyed going through them when you brought them to him! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your dad Rest In Peace and feel love all around him.
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
RIP.. RENO
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Walt and Connie Straube
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
We have lost a dear and life-long friend who touched many lives. We grieve along with Roe and all family members in your great loss. Reno will always live on in our cherished memories. With heavy hearts and love we send our deepest sympathies.
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Rita & Mike Devlin
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Rigoni was the best! Loved hearing his stories and jokes. He will truly be missed. My prayers are with everyone.
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Natalie Christopher
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Gianna to you, your sisters and your mom my condolences. May the strengthen of your faith, family, and friends be a support during this most difficult time. I know how much your dad will be missed by all of you and those who knew him. His hugs and his smile and his ability to tell a story and make me laugh will be treasured. You are loved and remembered Mr. Rigoni
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Auntie Roe and the girls, I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Reno always lit up a room and always had everyone cracking up. I’m so glad I had the pleasure of being able to know him. Keeping you all in my thoughts and sending you so much strength and hugs through this difficult time. I love you all!
Posted on:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Reno, I will truly miss you. I met you 17 years ago at a July family BBQ at Mikes house. You accepted me as family from day 1. Since then, all the family xmas parties and things in between I feel HONORED to have known you. From the smiles you made when you walked in the door. To the things you did to make people feel at home. (Ha ha those sports cards you gave the kids)Thank you sir. You were (to me) the glue that held everything together on those events. I only wish there were more of those days. Rest In Peace brother, we will all meet again. Dave (from the Castigliones) Gina & Anthony Deepest sympathies to Rose and family
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Rosetta Petrecca (Astrella)
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
You will be missed by all of everyone who new you and loved your heart
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Nancy&Louie Grande
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
Roe&family,our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Reno.Today and always,my loving memories bring you all peace,comfort,and strength.❤️Love cousins,Louie&Nancy
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Dennis and Diane DeBoer
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
We are so sad with the loss of our good friend Reno. So many great times together that we will treasure in the years ahead. His friendship has meant the world to us. Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful wife Roe, and their terrific family. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad sad time in your lives, God Bless! He was the ROCK for our Chicago Avenue gatherings be it the golf outings or the Christmas dances.
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Rosemarie Ritrovato
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
Although I haven’t seen Reno for many years I remember him well. Kind generous with a great smile. May he Rest In Peace. We had a great neighborhood back in the day. ❤️
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
To Roe and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is even more difficult in times like these when we all need friends & family to comfort us. I wish you all the best and will pray for your family in these trying times.
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John and Nina Ferraro
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
It is with our deepest condolences with the loss of Reno. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Rigoni family at this time. He will truly be missed by everyone. May God Bless Him R.I.P.
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Monday, April 20, 2020
Last time I saw Reno, it was a graduation party. I hadn't seen him in a long while so we hugged, said hello, and I asked, "What have you been up to?" His response (in true Reno form) was, "Why you always gotta be up in my business?' And just like that, the banter took off. We didn't skip a beat, and it was like all the years we hadn't seen one another didn't exist. Reno always welcomed me with open arms - not really minding if I was "up in his business." With Reno, family and friends were so much a part of "his business." On any occasion, it took less than 10 seconds to know that. Big hugs to him! And all my love and sympathies to the family.
Posted by:
Cathy Hickerson
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
Roe, Gianna, Christina, and Julie, My heart is so sad for all of you. Reno and his larger than life personality will always hold a special place in my heart. I’m very blessed to have known him for the past 27 years- he truly made my day each snd every time he came for his massage. I will miss him so much!! Love you all!
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Mary and George Schuler
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
Our hearts are broken for your loss. Thank you for bringing Elizabeth into your family as a Rigoni. He made the world a better place to live and we are all better for knowing your family! Much love, Mary & George (mom Mary & Buster)
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
Mrs. Rigoni, Gianna, Christina and Julie - I am so very sorry. Thinking of you all and hoping you feel embraced by the tremendous love of your family and friends. Mr. Rigoni was a beautiful person and I am so very sorry for your lose. All my love.
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
To Rosie Gianna Chrissy and Julie our deepest sympathies go out to you all. I’ve known Reno for about 50 years and never was that in his presence not laughing. He was a crazy goofy guy with a heart as big as the world. God bless you Roe and girls, And God bless Reno. May you rest in his eternal peace. And I’m glad that you’re no longer in any pain. We will always remember you and we love you.
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
I worked with Dr. Frank at TLC and the pleasure of meeting Reno. There was never a dull moment with Reno and his stories. He was one of my favorite patients to come across with his stories that would leave me laughing even way after he left. I'm so sorry to the family. Thinking of you all!
Posted by:
Duane and Jennifer Laba
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
My condolences to the family. I have known Reno my whole life. He was such a good friend to my dad. Everytime I saw him he always made me laugh. He will truly be missed. Heaven is gaining a very funny and loving man❤❤
Posted by:
MaryAnn Shanas
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
My very deepest sympathy. Reno brought laughter and joy to everyone who knew him.
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Sam & Terri Manno
Posted on:
Monday, April 20, 2020
Rose , Gianna, Cristina and Julie are condolences goes out to you. Reno was one of the best and he is going to be missed. Thanks for the fond memories Little Lom.
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Gina Castiglione and Anthony
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Monday, April 20, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family. Reno was deeply loved and will truly be missed. We all feel your pain. The Lord took Reno way too early. I would have loved to have spent another 10 more years with Reno. Having Reno as a cousin was like winning the lottery. He was the best cousin anybody could ask for. Bad timing because this man would have drawn a crowd. I will miss hearing “hello darling”. Reno I will come visit you on my lunch hour when I go visit my mom and dad. Hugs. Gina.
Posted by:
Franco Castiglione
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Reno liked to tell a story about the time I gave him a chocolate bar, that he later found out was a chocolate Exlax bar. LOL He didn't find it funny at first, but eventually laughed about it. And I was just talking to someone the other day about the time he came home from Vietnam with Wounds and pictures and how much that scared me as a young boy, not knowing if I would be sent to war myself. IF you needed something he was the one to ask, cause he knew so many people. He was always the joker and enjoyed making people laugh, and I think that is what I will remember most. He was my oldest cousin and he kind of set the bar for the rest of us. Thanks for everything Rene.
Posted by:
Joe Saccomanno
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Rose Marie, I am very sorry to hear of Reno's passing. My brother Tom and I played softball in Medinah with Reno. Tom and I were also in Reno's fantasy football league. We always had a great time when he was around. He was a good man. You and your family are in our prayers.
Posted by:
david a damato
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss. You will be truly miss. Dave & Fran Damato
Posted by:
Mariann (Marno) Hjellum
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
We were friends since I was 14 years old and we had such fun on the corner of Chicago and Lawndale. When we stood up for Nick and Ginger's wedding he was dancing with 10 girls at one time because we would circle around him because he was such a great dancer. Once we grew up and moved to the suburbs I use to enjoy his coffee visits to the fire house in Roselle where I worked and he would have my fire chief laughing with all the stories he would tell about our teen years. I still have the picture he gave me of the movie theater on Chicago Ave. on my wall to this day because that neighborhood gave me nothing but great memories. I will also miss seeing him at the grocery store and the Dollar Tree. He now joins my two best friends Chi Chi and Joann Rizzo, but it was sadly too soon for that. I wish I could hug you right now Roe and will look forward to the day we can honor his memory.
Posted by:
Greg Lewandowski
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
RIP MY old friend.I'll see you on that Avenue in the sky.
Posted by:
Carmella Cozzi
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I've known Reno since grammar school,he was always there for everybody,fun loving guy, great husband and father. We all loved the Christmas parties he threw, he always made us laugh,RIP my friend your an Angel now and will be missed dearly my heart goes out to his family God Bless
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
What is there to say if you were lucky enough to know this man you knew there would always be a smile a huge hug and a kiss on the cheek .i knew him from when I was a teenager would nt see him for a year or so but the conversation would pick up where it left off last .he was one of a kind and will be missed so long my old friend till we see each other again love you .....
Posted by:
Jodie (Delulio) Maher
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Reno is my Dad Joe’s best friend. I’ve known Reno my entire life. He was always so kind to me and my family. He especially was an extraordinary friend to my Dad. He never ever treated my dad different even though he couldn’t hear. He was always there for him and no matter what had my Dads back always...... there are not many adults in my parents life that treat them as equals and Reno was one of them. I will always love Reno for that. God bless you all with grace through this difficult time. I will be thinking and praying for all of you. We will miss you Reno!!!
Posted by:
Diane Bertucci Cantieri
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
As far back as my preteen years you have been such a part of my family.. always with my brother...always on chicago and ridgeway...everyone loved you and you treated everyone as family...you were at my wedding..then we lived a block away from each others..we never lost touch with you and that was because of you...you loved seeing old friends together...always planning something...that is why you were so loved by everyone..you will be missed by every single person from our neighborhood..thanks for everything...I will always remember you smiling...Roe.and girls...my heart is breaking for you..you have my deepest condolences..love Diane and Mike
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
How do you say goodbye to someone who will always be in your heart. You made my life Fuller by being in it and it will be more lonely now that you are gone. You will keep me laughing when we talk about you and Yes we will talk about you. Thanks for the quarters. Love Lisa
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. He will definitely be missed. One of the craziest, funniest motherfuckers I knew. No party will ever be the same. Love ya Reno!
Posted by:
Tom and Theresa Roach
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Dear Rose and Daughters Please accept mine and Tom's deepest sympathy and prayers on Reno's passing. He was truly a great person and friend. He always had a warm smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. So welcoming and always made you feel right at home. Tom has such fond memories of Reno as do I and we are hear broken at his passing. He was truly a good friend to all and a loving husband and father. Rest in peace dear friend. I know our brother-in-law Hank and he are standing on a corner in heaven talking about the old neighborhood. God bless all.
Posted by:
Angela Alexandria
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I am so truly sorry to you Roe for the loss of Reno and to your girls, who were his girls for the loss of their Dad. Take peace in knowing what a great man he was and how loved he was by so many.❤
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Roe, Gianna, Cristina, and Julie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of u. Your dad was an awesome man. May ur memories help u get thru this difficult time. Love u all. Gary and Pam Criscione
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Debbie & Dave Gaeding
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I will remember my cousin for the funny loving guy he was to be around. He made people laugh and feel special. You'll be our memories always. Love and miss you.
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Frank & Chio Castiglione
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Our deepest sympathy and sorrow. We will miss him dearly. He was a great, fun, loving and unforgettable. Love, Frankie & Chio
Posted by:
Chuck, Connie and Ashley Castiglione
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Our dearest sympathies from us during these sad times. Prayers go out to family and friends. I will forever remember Reno calling me “poopsie” and giving me a big hug at family events. I’ll miss him dearly. -Ashley Castiglione
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Donna & Michael
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
What do you say about a man like Reno whose personality was bigger than life? His wit and humor could lift you up no matter what was happening. Reno’s heart also was huge. He loved and adored Roe and his girls. He would always be there for his family and friends. When I would call the house, he would answer and we would banter back and forth. Then he would call Roe and say Donna D... is on the phone. Reno will always be with us in our hearts and minds. Love Donna and Michael (Stevie)
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
To roe and gianna, crissy and julie, my heart breaks for you for the loss of this incredible guy. My love and memories of him will be in my heart always. I'm praying for all of you and for my forever friend. I'm gonna miss you reno. Go with God until we meet again. Love, dee dee and family
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I am honored to have been able to call this man my Uncle and my Godfather. I believe if there was a man my mother and father wanted me to emulate growing up, it was my Uncle and Godfather Reno. When I lived in Chicago three years ago, I had the chance to see the family and I realized that there were things about me that matched up perfectly to this incredible man. I could see evidence of my personality come from him and I am so blessed to have had him as my Uncle and Godfather. I am thankful to have had a man to look up to and have parts of me recognizable the reflect who he was as a man, husband, uncle, father, godfather, and friend. I love you Uncle Reno. I will miss you...dearly.
Posted by:
Darrel Bjornson
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Gianna and family: I, of course, had never met your father. However, I felt I knew him through the love you expressed through your many Facebook postings. It was always so gratifying to see the closeness of your family. Please know that the many good times that you had with your father will sustain you during this difficult time. You have my sincere sympathy. Love, Darrel Bjornson
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Reno was truly a genuine guy. Always had a joke and a old story to tell. You will be missed by many.
Posted by:
Arlene filipski
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I don't remember when I didn't know reno. Went to Ryerson with him in every class. He was silly but really smart. He didn't like to admit it but he was. My father frank loved him like a son. Reno never forgot my dad and for that and many other reasons He will always hold a place in my heart. It was fun living in the same building with reno and rose for the past two years. Surprise surprise everyone in the building knew reno. He made us laugh. I know he is making all the guys that have passed before him and my dad laugh now. May our heavenly father wrap his loving arms around u rose and the girls as u go thru this difficult time. Hugs and love arlene
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I HAVE KNOWN THIS MAN MY WHOLE LIFE. HE WAS LARGER THAN LIFE. A ONE OF A KIND. IF YOU WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE HIS FRIEND, HE WOULD NEVER LET YOU FORGET IT. HIS BROTHER FRANK AND I HAVE BEEN AS CLOSE AS TWO FRIENDS COULD BE. WHEN WE WERE KIDS FRANK AND I WERE TOGETHER ALL THE TIME. RENO WAS ALWAYS AROUND. HE WAS EVERYONE'S PROTECTOR. EVERYBODY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD KNEW HIM. ONLY HIS FIRST NAME WAS NECESSARY. HE WAS SIMPLY RENO.I WILL ALWAYS KEEP HIM IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.HAVE A CIGAR FOR ALL OF US RENO. AND REMEMBER.KEEP PROTECTING US. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU LIKE FAMILY.YOU ARE ONE OF THE MANY REASONS WHY MANY OF US LOVED OUR CHILDHOOD AND THAT NEIGHBORHOOD. SLEEP WELL.
Posted by:
Sam & Camille Manno
Posted on:
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Our hearts are so very sad that we lost such a great long time friend. The memories of Reno will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Sam & Camille Manno
Posted on:
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Roe I am so sorry for your loss as well as all of our loss! Reno was our guy everyone from Chicago Avenue has many Reno stories one better than the next! He was an icon to all of our lives! He will be severely missed! My Dad adored Reno !
Posted on:
Saturday, April 18, 2020
This is from Mike Gallo. (Mickey). I grew up with Reno in my teens as well as my early 20s. Reno was truly a great guy. When we were young and we get an a little trouble Reno was always there to help take care of situations.He was a tough guy. But he had a heart as big as you can imagine. I know he will be missed. My condolences to his family. . I know he will be missed.
Posted on:
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Roe and Family, We are so deeply saddened by Reno’s passing. God bless all of you. Jim and Jayne Radek
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