Rigard Benjamin

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.

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