Robert John Rygiel

March 17, 2017

Age 87, of Monroeville, on Friday, March 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy (Vernon) Rygiel for 50 years, brother of Thomas Rygiel and the late Ursula Rygiel Napierkowski. Loving father of Lynn Rygiel (Christopher) Nettleton, Michael Rygiel (Karen) and Mark Rygiel (Kerri); dear “pap” of Colin and Claire Nettleton, Jack and Luke Rygiel, and Tommy Rygiel. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Pittsburgh to Thomas A. Rygiel and Bernardine (Gaughan) Rygiel, he graduated from North Catholic High School and Carnegie Mellon University (Carnegie Tech) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Bob had a 40 year career as an engineer with U.S. Steel, followed by a number of years as a consultant. A parishioner of North American Martyrs church for 50 years, he was also a dedicated member of the Holy Name Society. Visitation on Monday, March 20 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at North American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, (Please gather at the church.) Interment to follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Emma Monastery, 1001 Harvey Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 834-3060, www.stemma.org.