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Ferdinand 'Fred' 'Ferddy' Rigoni

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Ferdinand “Fred” “Ferddy” Rigoni, 79, was born to eternal life on April 12, 2014.

Ferdinand was born in Ironwood, Mich. He was a longtime Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and Brown Deer crossing guard.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Johanna, and father, Anthony.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan; son, Tony (Karen); daughter, Mary Kay DeBord (Dan); and grandson, Jack.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society appreciated.

Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, April 15, at Zwaska Funeral Home, 4900 W. Bradley Road, Brown Deer WI 53223, from 5 to 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 16, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, 8661 N. 76th Place, Milwaukee WI 53223.