Celebrating the life of
Herbert Taylor DeRigo
May 02, 1921 - February 24, 2011
Herbert Taylor DeRigo, 89, died February 23, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, son of the late Joseph and May Mallissie DeRigo. Mr. DeRigo graduated from the University of West Virginia with a bachelor's of science degree and a master's degree from the University of Rhode Island. After graduating from the University of West Virginia, he and his wife moved to Frederick, Maryland where they reared their family and he worked in biological warfare at Fort Detrick. The family moved to Savannah in 1958 where Mr. DeRigo was involved in research at the Bamboo Farm. He later joined the Corps of Engineers as the Chief of Planning Branch, retiring in 1983.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Dorothy L. DeRigo of Savannah; daughter, Michelle DeRigo of Jacksonville, FL; sons, Michael W. DeRigo, Sr. of Tampa, FL; Mark A. DeRigo and his wife, Sharon of Richmond, VA; sister, Grace Dlugos of Star City, WVA; two grandchildren, Michael W. DeRigo, Jr. of Savannah; Amy Turner of Hubert, NC and two great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Mrs. DeRigo, Mike, Michelle, Mark and Sharon, Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I have such fond memories of your husband and father. As a child growing up in Paradise Park and visiting and playing at your house so often, the memories are still vivid, all are good and still bring a smile. Mr. DeRigo was a kind and patient man, as I supposed he had to be with all of the kids running around your house so often! I will always remember him as a wonderful family man and a positive influence on those of us who had the good fortune to know him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Bill Dickerson, Savannah, GA
My thoughts are with your family. I thoroughly enjoyed knowly and working with Herb for many years at the Corps. He was a true professional in his field.
- Joe Kreger, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dottie. Herb was a wonderful man and we are fortunate to have enjoyed his company. God bless you and your family.
- Bob and Jaynne Reichert, Richmond Hill, GA
Mrs. DeRigo, Mike, Michelle, Mark and Sharon, Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I have such fond memories of your husband and father. As a child growing up in Paradise Park and visiting and playing at your house so often, the memories are still vivid, all are good and still bring a smile. Mr. DeRigo was a kind and patient man, as I supposed he had to be with all of the kids running around your house so often! I will always remember him as a wonderful family man and a positive influence on those of us who had the good fortune to know him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Bill Dickerson, Savannah, GA
My thoughts are with your family. I thoroughly enjoyed knowly and working with Herb for many years at the Corps. He was a true professional in his field.
- Joe Kreger, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dottie. Herb was a wonderful man and we are fortunate to have enjoyed his company. God bless you and your family.
- Bob and Jaynne Reichert, Richmond Hill, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
