Obituary Mark P. Riggio, 65, of Washington, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015 at his home. He was born April 21, 1949 in Chicago to Ralph and Betty Roland Riggio. He married Mary Beth Traylor (Windsor) in 1970. He later married Denise Yerby Kirkham on September 23, 2000 in Washington, IL. They both survive. Also surviving are his daughter, Michelle Riggio of Washington; son, Michael "Tony" Riggio of Washington; two step-sons, Bryan (Jennifer) Kirkham of Washington, Matthew (Breana) Kirkham of Bloomington; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Riggio, Taylor Riggio, Maya Kirkham, Kali Kirkham; sister, Suzanne (Mike) Barber; brother, Paul (Nancy) Riggio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Judah Kirkham. Mark graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1972. He joined the Air National Guard in Chicago in 1971, later transferring to the 182nd Air Lift Wing in Peoria, retiring in 2001. After retiring he taught at Heartland Community College for 10 years. He was a Republican Precinct Committeeman in Tazewell County for several years. He loved his family, motorcycles, ham radios, animals and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of donor's choice. Mark's Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Morton, 1020 E. Jackson Street. Family will receive friends following the service at the church. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial Service MAR 21. 11:00 AM 1st Presbyterian Church of Morton Morton, IL, US, 61550