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Latest revision as of 19:18, 19 April 2013


Benjamin Rigaud christening picture courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast

==Birth== Benjamin(Benny)Rigaud was born June 3,1914 in Albany NY

Education

==Occupation== Benny was a cook all his life

==Marriage & Children== Benny was never married

==Death== Benjamin Rigaud died on Nov. 6, 1992 in an upstairs bedroom in his beloved restaurant.


Obituary

Additional Media

  • Benny on the right with some of his tent mates in Fort Benning Georgia, courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Benny out of uniform at Fort Benning Georgia,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Benny shoulders his pack and gets ready for a hike,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Benny in his fatigues,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Some of Ben's buddy's taking a break along the road,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • More of Ben's Army buddies,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Our home away from home,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • A closer look at our tents with the sides rolled up for ventilation,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Anyone who knew Benny would never believe they would see him on horseback!,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • The Rest Seeker's Inn in East Berne,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Benny showing a young boy his kitchen,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Benny on the left, tending bar on New Years Eve 1962,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Ben in his kitchen,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Benny's 75 Birthday Party, courtesy of Marilyn Nardolillo
  • Benjamin Rigaud,courtesy of Marilyn Nardolillo
  • Benny needs a nap,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Benny's 75 Birthday with Ed Rowe, courtesy of Marilyn Nardolillo
  • Starting to take down the building, courtesy of Ginny Mann
  • Still coming down,courtesy of Ginny Mann
  • Bar menu,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Main menu,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Key to room 7,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Friends visit to cheer Benny up,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
  • Maryellen has a cocktail with Benny,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast

Sources


Benny served with the Army during WWII. He was a first sergeant in the 801st Tank Destroyer Battalion, he received two bronze stars.


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