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Angeline G. “Angie” Rigs, a lifelong resident of Lowell died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Mantos) Rigs. She received her early education in the Lowell School System and graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1941. She furthered her education at the Lowell Commercial College attending evening and specializing in Business and Commercial Courses.
She began her career working for a group of attorneys and then the Boland Trucking and Rigging Company, upon its closing she became associated with McDonald Oil Company, in a position she held for over 37 years, through the acquisition of Litchfield Oil which she retired from in 1984.
She was a life member of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, where she was the first women to be elected to the Parish Council. Angie served as President in 1964 and Secretary to the Philo Society. Angie sang in the choir for over 80 years and taught Sunday School for many years.
Over the years she spent much of her free time doing volunteer work for various nursing homes in the Lowell area, including 20 years at Willow Manor.
Angie is survived by her four nephews; Paul Pappas, Leonidas Pappas, Dr. Demetrius Rizos, and Stephen Pappas, her three nieces; Aris Hatch, Andrea Rigs-Belley, and Leah Rigs-Haber, her sister-in-law Alexandra Rizos, and her two close friends, Elizabeth “Betty” Matthews and Cathy Smith. She was the sister of the late Michael Rigs, Fr. Peter Rizos, and Frances Pappas.
The Rigs family would like to extend their deep appreciation to all of the amazing nursing staff that worked so hard at giving Angie the best care possible.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial in Westlawn I Cemetery, Lowell, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME 978-458-6841. Guestbook at www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com
4 responses to “Angeline G. “Angie” Rigs Lifelong resident of Lowell, MA”
Angie was a pillar of the Transfiguration Church. As a lifelong member of the church myself, Angie has always been in my life. We were in the choir together and I continued to enjoy seeing Angie every Sunday in church. Angie will be missed. May Angie’s memory be eternal.
Angie was that shining light.
I will miss her dearly. I was blessed to know Angie for the past 20 years of her life. Her strength and faith will always be an example
for me on how to live this life.
May Her Memory Be Eternal
Angie was such a sweet lady. Very devoted to the church and an active member. She was always participating in the church events and I looked forward to seeing her at church functions. She was pleasant, kind and would always remember me and my Mom whenever I saw her. She was a great example of her faith too. I’ll miss her and her smile. May she rest in peace.
Angie was such a sweet lady. Very devoted to the church and an active member. She was always participating in the church events and I looked forward to seeing her at the church functions. She was pleasant, kind and would always remember me and my Mom whenever I saw her. She was a great example of her faith too. I’ll miss her and her smile. May she rest in peace.