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Don and Gloria Rigali were happily together 63 years (married 61 years).
They have three adult children, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Don Rigali recently graduated to eternal life, but their legacy of faith and family lives on.

Donald Floyd Rigali, born October 19, 1945 and graduated to eternal life on March 13, 2024

Donald Rigali Obituary

Click on the photo to read his obituary. Please feel free to add any happy or sweet memories you have of Don in the comments, as we will be making a tribute book for the family out of all of the comments left on the various sites.
If you have any photos you’d like to share, please email us at RigaliFamilyBiography@gmail.com

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My Grandpa Bob – The Hustling Entrepreneur

by | August 10, 2024 | Blog, Family Stories | 1 Comment

This is a family story from Don's side of the family written by Julianne Rigali.Don’s father: Robert Ferdinand RigaliBirth: 03/08/1917 Fresno, CADeath: 01/04/2003 Houston (region), TX Grandpa Bob was a man of many hats with an unstoppable drive. Over the years, he...
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Fire Destroys Henderson County, Illinois Homes of Levi and William Beebe in 1855

by | March 26, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

William Allen Beebe (1833-1904) is Gloria’s 2nd Great-Grandfather and Levi Pier Beebe (1801-1880) is her 3rd Great-Grandfather. At the time they resided in Henderson County, Illinois. They were blessed with good neighbors!

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From Rev John Knox , the Reformer of Scotland to the Declaration of Independence

by | March 26, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

From Scotland preaching to signing the US Constitution. Our ancestors were busy making history.

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A Strong Woman on the Frontier, Margarett Elizabeth Helm Cox

by | March 26, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Margarett Elizabeth married James Silas Cox in 1824 and they had 10 children. She ran a cattle ranch and restaurant at the same time.

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How Don Met Gloria – The Love Story

by | March 26, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

The great love story that lasted 63 years. How Don Rigali met Gloria Dixon, the love of his life.

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Donald Floyd Rigali Obituary

by | March 26, 2024 | Blog | 5 Comments

The obituary of Donald Floyd Rigali, age 78, of Southern California and Texas. He passed away March 13, 2024. A life full of love, faith, and family.

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Photo of Don Rigali as a teenager.

More about the Rigalis & Genealogy

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Gloria Dixon as a teen.

More about the Dixons & Genealogy

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