Thomas Riggione, age 82, passed away peacefully at the New Jersey Veteran's Memorial Home on Monday, December 9, 2024, after an extended illness.

He was born in Hammonton, NJ to the late Thomas and Angelina (Leanzo) Riggione on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942 and lived most of his life in Vineland. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1960, he spent two years serving in the U.S. Army. Tom was a prominent Realtor in Vineland for 30 years, including serving as the president of the Cumberland County Board of Realtors. He was an avid sports fan, supporting youth teams and watching professional games. Tom enjoyed traveling with his wife Kate, especially snow-birding in Florida. Tom was a generous man and loved Cape May Point, sports cars, dining out, listening to live music (especially Jazz), meeting new people, and spending time with family.

Tom is survived by his wife of 48 years Kate (née Lihn), son Mario (Lesley), son Kenneth, son Jonathan (Shari), daughter-in-law Lila, five grandsons JoEL (Carrie), Gaia, Brian (Samantha), Vincent, and Benito, three granddaughters Rachel, Vivian, and Vanessa, previous wife Maria (Granato), and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Kenneth, sister-in-law Barbara, son Paul, and daughter Amy.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Contributions can be made to the Vineland Soup Kitchen. Checks can be made payable to Spirit & Truth Ministries, PO Box 89 Vineland, NJ 08362

https://www.vinelandsoupkitchen.org/

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wbfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.