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Mantua – Robert H. Riggs, age 91, Mantua, NJ, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on March 14, 2023 after a long & courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis. He was born August 11, 1931 in Audubon, New Jersey to Harry and Marie (nee Zaiss) Riggs. Robert was predeceased by his loving wife Helen L. Riggs(nee Chando) and his brother Harry(Janet). Robert is survived by his three sons Robert (Teri), Michael (Debbie), Jeffery (Carol), his daughter, Joni Benjamin (Dave), and his brother John (Monica). Robert was adored by 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Robert was a graduate of Audubon High School, Class of 1949. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. After his discharge from military service, he attended Rutgers University. Robert worked at RCA (GE, Lockheed Martin) in Moorestown, NJ as a Financial Administrator for the Aegis Ballistic Missile System, before retiring in 1986.

Robert was a devoted Christian and lived his Catholic Faith most recently as a parishioner of The Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. He was a dedicated husband and father who treasured every moment with his family and friends. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan of the Eagles, Flyers and especially his beloved Phillies.

Please join us in celebrating Robert's life on Monday morning March 20, 2023 at The Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 17 Earlington Ave., Mullica Hill, NJ. Viewing 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., followed by a remembrance, with Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Interment at the Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery following the Mass.

In lieu flowers, donation may be made in his memory to the charity for Myasthenia Gravis Foundation @ https//myasthenia.org

Fertig Funeral Home


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Michael DiGiacomo
March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
To The Riggs family,
Sorry to learn of your dad's passing. If there is any blessing here, he's back with his wife. He lived an exemplary life, raised a productive family and enjoyed many grandchildren. Although no words can comfort you at this time, soon he will bring smiles back to your faces as you reminisce all the great times. RIP, Mr. Riggs. Michael DiGiacomo
Rich Fini
March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
God bless Mr. Riggs, he lived a blessed life surounded by a loving family.

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Michael DiGiacomo
March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
To The Riggs family,
Sorry to learn of your dad's passing. If there is any blessing here, he's back with his wife. He lived an exemplary life, raised a productive family and enjoyed many grandchildren. Although no words can comfort you at this time, soon he will bring smiles back to your faces as you reminisce all the great times. RIP, Mr. Riggs. Michael DiGiacomo
Rich Fini
March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
God bless Mr. Riggs, he lived a blessed life surounded by a loving family.
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"Isn't Life Beautiful"

March 16, 2023
by Marie Darstein (Wozniak)
Sitting next to Mr. Riggs in church a few weeks ago, I shared that we had found a new home in South Carolina. After listening intently to the details of our property and all the ways we could see God's hand in making this a reality, Mr. Riggs responded "Isn't Life Beautiful". Such a wise and faithful man!  He will missed but not forgotten.

The funny uncle

March 16, 2023
by Diane Riggs
I remember when we were little Uncle Bob used to tell us "I'll give you a quarter if you tell your father  bulls**it. A tradition that was carried on to many neices and nephews and unfortunately many quarters paid out. 

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