Shirley May Rigoroso
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Shirley May Rigoroso, 78, of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Paoli Hospital. She was the widow of the late Salvatore John Rigoroso who died in 1975. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Letitia Booth Mullen. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Parkesburg. She was employed for 20 years by the Octorara School District retiring in 1996. In her younger years, she was employed at the Coatesville VA Medical Center; however, most of her life and energy was spent as a devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother.
During the past eight years of her life, Shirley displayed to her family and friends her strength, faith and courage while she journeyed with cancer.
Shirley was a devoted Roman Catholic by faith and a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg where she belonged to the Sodality of Our Lady of Consolation. She also enjoyed cooking, trips to the Jersey Shore, Bingo and the casinos.
She is survived by five children; Grace Ann Sagnor of West Chester, Patricia Milanese of Coatesville, Bernadette, wife of John Sardella of Downingtown, Benedetto Rigoroso and fiance Kim of Coatesville, Letitia, wife of Kris Ray of Kimberton, 10 grandchildren; Gina Marie, Johnny, Kara, Alexandra, Theresa, Gabriel III, Shannon, Kristen, Lauren and Chelsey, one sister; Jane Mullen of Parkesburg, one sister-in-law Dawn Mullen of Parkesburg and one brother-in-law Jerome Rigoroso of New York. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Gabriel P. Milanese, Jr., two sisters; Lillian Mowrey and Barbara Mullen and two brothers; George and Robert Mullen.
The family wants to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the care and compassion given to their mother by her caregivers Kippy and Billie Jo, Dr. John Khalifa, Dr. Michel Hoessty and staff, the entire Mainline Health System and Ashbridge Manor Senior Living Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 11am from Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 West Second Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365. Followed by interment at the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing on Thursday evening April 24th, from 6 to 9pm at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Our Lady of Consolation Church at the above address.
Condolences
May she be in peace...
...many a day and night spent at their home. Shirley was always willing to add another plate on the table for me. I will always cherish my childhood memories from 528 W. 2nd! RIP Shirley...
To Grace, Trish, Bern, Ben and Tish... my heartfelt sympathy. I wish you and your entire families peace as well.
Heartfelt Condolences
My condolences for the Rigoroso family may yolu all find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
We will always remember
We will always remember Shirley's kind and loving personality.Her strength and courage were inspirational. She will be missed by all of us.
Our deepest sympathy to the Rigoroso Family.
Bernadette and Family may you
Bernadette and Family may you faith bring you through this time of sorrow. She so loved her family and what a wonderful woman she was. She always made me smile.
So sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was a very sweet lady and I will always remember her fondly. Her suffering is over and now may she text peacefully. You are all I'm my prayers. Deanna Mann Wolfe
We are sorry for your loss.
We are sorry for your loss. Shirley was such a sweet lady. I loved working with her. I am so glad her suffering is over and she is with Sal again.
Deepest Sympathy
Trish, Graceann, Bernadette, Benny & Tish - Am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories in your home growing up. I always felt such love and belonging with your Mom. She was such a strong woman and did one heck of a joy raising such a beautiful family. May you all find comfort in the knowledge that she is now pain free and at peace. Thoughts and prayers with you all, much love - Laurie
BERNADETTE AND FAMILY WE ARE
BERNADETTE AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR MOTHER HAS PASSED.WE HOPE THAT YOU CAN FIND STRENGHT AND COMFORT IN THE LOVE OF YOUR FAMILY.MAY IT HELP YOU HELP YOU TO KNOW HOW MANY LIVES THAT YOUR MOTHER HAS BRIGHTENED WITH HER KINDNESS. SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON WIL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.AND WHEN YOU LOSE SOMEONE YOU LOVE,YOU GAIN AN ANGLE YOU KNOW. RIP MRS RIGOROSO.
Sympathy
Rigoroso Family,
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. We watched all of you grow up in Parkesburg and know what a wonderful mother you had.
She will be missed.
Benny & family
My heart goes out to you all. I loved your Mom's smile. What a great person.She is in the Lords hands the best hands to be in.
God bless Sheila Mae Gorman
Benny & family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your mom touched many lives & we're so glad to have known her. May she rest in peace and may all of you be at ease with her passing. Love to you all.
Benny and Family
So sorry for your loss . Our prayers are with you. Toni Smith and Bruan Drennen
Grace Ann : my thoughts and
Grace Ann : my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .May God comfort you So sorry for your loss.Carol
Condolences to the Rigoroso family
Dear Tish, Benny, Bernadette, Trish & Graceanne
So sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet mother. She was a wonderful loving mother to all five of you kids. She is at peace know. Thinking of all of your families now during this time. My deepest sympathy. Debbie Dyer-Sampson
Benny, Kim and Lauren and Rigoroso Family
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. I only meet your mother once which was many years ago and she was a lovely person. I am, sorry for your loss. Just know your in our thoughts and prayers.
Easter Peace
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an angel while here with us and now can truly use her wings with Him. How fitting to go home for Easter. Love to all of you and may peace be with you.
With Deepest Sympathy
May she rest in peace now and forever........
Great Lady
She was always laughing and joking with our family growing up in Parkesburg. She was a kind and fun loving person and a friend to all the neighborhood kids.
R.I.P.
Such a good person and so friendly. So sad to hear she passed.
sending condolences to the
sending condolences to the Rigoroso Family and Jane Mullen. Shirley was A Special Lady, she would seem to have that Smile about her always. Kev and I lived on Second Ave. for years. We knew of Shirley. It was always good to see her. She will be pain free and reuniting with Family and all who has moved on. Prayers Be With the Family to have the Peace and Strength to continue on. Tina and Kevin Wilson.
So very sorry
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was a great lady. May you find peace in the memories you have and the love you all have for each other.
SHIRLEY RIGOROSO FAMILY
Dorothy, David & Denise Cabott send heart-felt sympathies to all of the Rigoroso family. Shirley was my classmate, and her children went to school with mine. She was a loving caring person with a beautiful family. Our prayers go out to all.
Great sympathy
Please accept my heartfelt feelings of love to all the family. Loosing a Mom is not easy. I know. Our faith has taught us that when we all meet again it will be in total joy and love. God Bless you all.
Sympathy
Dear Grace Ann, Trish, Bernadette, Benny, and Tish-
With my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Cherish all of your special memories of such a dear lady.
Love - Lisa Wilde
Our deepest sympathy and
Our deepest sympathy and thoughts go with the entire family during this time of loss of Shirley. Not a day will go by that remembering all the fond memeories of Parkesburg with Shirley and the entire Rigoroso family will remain in my heart. Our family has been so blessed to become a part of your family as well.
Love always,
Alan, Sherrie (Barr) Tyler and Aaron Eckman
your mom
My heart goes out to the entire Rigoroso Family - what great memories i have of your mom growing up as a friend of the family. Prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. Hugs to all of you. Jill
I am so sorry to hear that
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed. She was such a beautiful and loving person and passed that on to each of her children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry to hear that
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed. She was such a beautiful and loving person and passed that on to each of her children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry to hear that
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed. She was such a beautiful and loving person and passed that on to each of her children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry to hear that
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed. She was such a beautiful and loving person and passed that on to each of her children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our sincere condolences
To all the family; We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Charlie & Sandy Maul and Family
With Sincere Sympathy
Dear Grace Ann and to your whole family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember her well as such a nice and kind woman when we were kids. Sending prayers to you all at this difficult time.
God bless,
Debbie
To the Rigaroso Family and JaneAnn
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and sister. There are so many great memories of Shirley, Lil, Barb and the rest of the family from the front porches of 500 and 502. I loved those summer nights and all the laughter. Sal was a big part of those porch memories as well.
With Sympathy
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and our prayers are with you. May the Lord send you peace and comfort
With love,
Bruce and Jeanne Moroney
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
My prayers go out to the Rigoroso Family. So sorry for your loss. She was a very loving mother and a great spirit.
Sad!
She was SO sweet! She will be truly missed. My deepest sympathy!
Prayers
GraceAnn,
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time...
Love Lillian
So sorry for your loss!
Our deepest sympathies to our friend, Tish, and the rest of the Rigoroso family, on the loss of your beloved Shirley. We pray that you find peace and healing in the coming weeks.
Many Blessings,
Jeanine and Andy Taylor
Heart felt sympathy
Tish and Family,
Your Mother was a wonderful woman! I always enjoyed seeing her at your family parties. Always laughing!! I send sincere thoughts of sympathy and love to you and your family. Your Mother was blessed with such a strong, faithful, dedicated, and loving family! My family and I extend our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you all at this time of sorrow. Rest assured your Mother is at peace with God and your Father and loved ones and laughing once again!
Love,
Amber, Doug, and Family
dear cousins. very sorry for
dear cousins. very sorry for the loss of your mom. she was a great aunt to me when we used to spend so much of our younger life together. so much fun was had in parkesburg. mom was always so welcoming to us. i will miss her. cousin paul and deana
Dear Bernadette and family, I
Dear Bernadette and family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I hope you can find the strength and comfort from the lord above to get you through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to the Rigoroso family. Lisa Radcliff
To all of Shirley's Children,
To all of Shirley's Children, we send our condolences to you all. Over all these years we have watched you all grow and begin your own families. Know that we extend our prayers for all of you in this time of sadness. Shirley was a good mother & grandmother & now is sharing her time in heaven with your dad telling him all about all of you & how proud they must be. We will all miss her.
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Our sympathy to Grace, Bernadette, Tricia, Tish, and Benny
We are all very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother, Shirley. What a wonderful woman!! She is at peace with Salvatore John Rigoroso by her side.
May the memories of your Mom will be filled with her legacy of happiness, love, laughter, and the fact that she will always be with you all, now and forever.
Love,
Larry, Kim, Christopher, Stefanie, Anders, and Betty Boop
Bingo buddies
My mom and Shirley sat with each other every Friday at bingo. When my mom passed away in 2001 on a Friday, I went to bingo and told your mom about because I felt it was important to tell them why your not coming. A true Bingo player never misses that night out. My love for your Mom is genuine and I will miss her.
Benny and Kim, I'm so sorry
Benny and Kim,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was always so nice to me. The world has lost a real angel, but heaven has gained a new one.
To Benny and Family
I was so sad to hear about your Mom I remember her from our school days, she was a wonderful person. Praying for you and your family.
To the Rigoroso
To the Rigoroso family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the recent death of your mother. She was an inspiration to me as a young widow of many children. Shirley still was able to keep her faith strong and continue her belief in God throughout her struggles. May you find peace in knowing that you have another angel in heaven watching over each and every one of you.
My Condolences
Dear Rigoroso Family:
I never knew your mother without a smile on her face and I always enjoyed talking to her and hoping she would have some of that Lasagna for me as I passed her house while she sat on the porch with a doggie on her lap... She was very kind and will be missed. My sympathies to you all.....
Dennis B. Young
Dear Benny & Tish
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Grace Ann and family. We are
Grace Ann and family.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Dear Grace Ann and Family and
Dear Grace Ann and Family and Jane Mullen,
So sorry to learn of your mother's/sister's passing. I remember your mom as we were neighbors before you moved to 2nd Avenue and as an aide at the high school. I have always admired her strength and courage in raising you 5 children after your dad passed and her positive attitude in battling her illness through several years. This I know-she loves you all dearly. May your lifetime of beautiful memories give you comfort now and know that many friends are praying for you all.
Hugs and prayers for your
Hugs and prayers for your family