Obituary of John Rigas

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John Rigas

John Rigas (born November 14th, 1924 in Wellsville, New York) was a Businessperson who was well known for being a rich white guy who was the founder of the cable TV company "Adelphia Communications Corporation". Johnny may have died on September 30th, 2021 and his death was basically due to bladder cancer. He was 96 years old.

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John Rigas Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rigas, John
    • Common Name: John Rigas
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Wellsville, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 14, 1924
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Johnny
    • Occupation: Businessperson
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
    • Favorite Color: Silver (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John James Rigas
    • Father: Demetrios "James" Rigas
    • Mother: Eleni Brazas Rigas
    • Brother(s):
      • Gus Rigas
    • Sister(s):
      • Mary Rigas
      • Katherine Rigas
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?
    • Son(s):
      • Timothy J. Rigas
      • Michael J. Rigas
      • James P. Rigas
    • Daughter(s):
      • Ellen Rigas Venetis

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 30 2021 at age 96
  • Place: Coudersport, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (bladder)

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonAmerican Born on November 14th Born in 1924 Born in New York Died in 2021 Died at age 96 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"A boy's best friend is his mother and her Lover."

"People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be."

"John Rigas life was full of adventure and excitement. He was a true adventurer who loved nothing more than exploring new and uncharted territories. On October 20th, 2001, John Rigas was killed in a hunting accident while out hunting with his partners. (V)"

"John Rigas lived a remarkable life, leaving a legacy of innovation and perseverance that will continue to inspire future generations long after his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-23 16:43:07
Author: Stan
Confirmation: John Rigas on Wikipedia


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