Edward Riggins, 76, of New Haven, departed this life on May 9, 2020. He was the husband of Delores Riggins.
Mr. Riggins was born in Bennettsville, SC on August 10, 1943, a son of the late Henry Riggins and Ida Lee Jackson Riggins.
He was the founder and longtime owner of Eddie’s Restaurant and Little Man Moving Company. Mr. Riggins was a member of Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in New Haven and was a Prince Hall Mason for over 30 years.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish loving memories, his children, Dawnitha Riggins, Thalia Riggins and Shawn Riggins (Gail); a brother, James Bilal (Diane); grandchildren, Traynese Wylie, Timothy and Imani Riggins, Tanika Pearson and Donnie Lane; great grandchildren, Tanqwasha Bailey and Lasiah and Jahan Thomas; great-great grandchild, Navalia Franklin; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Roslyn Riggins.
Viewing will be held Friday, May 15, 2020 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A maximum of 3 (three) people will be allowed entrance into the building at one time. Graveside service and interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 769 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven. A memorial celebration of Eddie’s life will be held at a later date to be announced.
To Riggins Family:sending condolences Eddie was customer of mine’s at Stop&shop, remembering when had restaurant on Dixwell Ave used to wait on coner by store.Eddie gave us sample of bean pie and made some good sandwiches,dinner’s,and was good cook,with people nice ?. Just couple of weeks we talked about old days and he told great care of wife Dolores,sister ?? my and shopping ? now going hôme May your soul SIP now??
I’m sure I made those bean pies. Glad you enjoyed them.
I’m very sorry to learn about the passing of Eddie.I’ve known Eddie since back in the day when he had his first deli mkt.on Dixwell.Truly a hard working humble man,that will surely be missed.My prayers are with you.
Hi Lia,
I am keeping you and my family in my prayers.
Gail and Shawn,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Mr. Riggins. My family and I will be praying for you and your family. Sending you love and hugs. May God give you comfort and peace during this time.
With love,
Denise and family
Lia And Family Sorry For Your Loss
You And Your Family Have My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers ??
Cry Your Last Tears It’s Gonna Be Alright God Gained Another Angel…
Sean and family from the raglandfamily we send you our love and condolences keep your head up you are in are prayers and prayers and thoughts
Lia my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lia and family prayers, love and condolences to you. Eddie will be truly missed. Lia I met your Father at Bethel AME Church. I would always say to him that you are Lias Dad and he would give me the biggest smile. Cherish the memories
John 14
Lia my prayers are with you and you family at the loss of your dad. I remember seeing your dad in your shop sometimes and he always had a smile on his face. May God be a comfort to you and your family in the days ahead.
Love, Donna Clayton
I will never forget Eddie. He gave me my first job at Eddie’s Steak House on Dixwell Ave right next door to the old B&L Record shop. I was working there from day 1 when he bought it from the Muslims. I was 14 years old. Eddie tought me how to cook so much. I made Bean Pies, Carrott Cakes and 1000s of Philly Burgers that I still make today. He gave me my first working pay which I will never forget. I worked 52 hours and got paid $101.25 which in 1975 me a 14 year old thought was a fortune. I went to Macy’s and had a ball. Mr Earl Hill worked there to. RIP Eddie. Thanks for teaching me so much.
Lia, I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for you and your family. Take each day minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. God bless you.
Lia and family, you have my deepest sympathy earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal..
My prayers and condolences go out to the Riggins family. My deepest sympathy.. I was so sad to hear of Eddie’s passing. He was a good brother and person. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Bill Kilpatrick
Excellent Man, Husband, Father, Business man and Brother to James Bilal and all of us!
May Allah (G-D) forgive any short comings and grant him the paradise.