Vincent Gerald "Jerry" Riggio, 75, of Du Quoin, passed away at 2:26 A.M., Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his residence.
Jerry had been a shop foreman and retired from Consol Coal.  He was the owner and operator of Computers 101 from 2002 - 2022.  Jerry was an avid fisherman and corvette enthusiast.  He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in automotive technology.  Jerry also graduated from Zoe University with a degree in Theology on July 31, 1999. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Vision Church in Du Quoin.
Jerry was born September 20, 1948 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Frank and Lillian Beryl (Seyler) Riggio.
He married Sabra Sue Joy on October 3, 1987 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
Jerry is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Cody Somers and wife Stacie of Du Quoin, two grandchildren - Carley Jayne Somers of Du Quoin and Keegan Damien Somers of Du Quoin, two sisters - Nadine Mason and husband Bill of Du Quoin and Judy Fred and husband Don of Du Quoin, nieces and nephews - Kathy Beard and husband Lybrand of Du Quoin, Anita Gross and husband Clyde of Du Quoin, Michael Mason and wife Donna of Wentzville, MO, Steve Fred and wife Kristi of  Du Quoin, Tim Fred and wife Debbie of Wichita, KS, Jody Fred of Du Quoin, Joy Sargent Fitts and husband Greg, Kelli Oelklaus and husband Corey, Kathryn Aitken, Kevin Sargent and wife Jennifer, and Shahn Aitken and wife Rebeccah, several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews, and two sisters-in-law - Jeralee Sargent of Mt. Vernon and Jerenda Aitken and husband Bruce of Sparta.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter - Shayla Joy Somers.
Funeral services will be at Noon, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Nathan Jackson officiating.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Vision Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.