James Charles Rigney

James "Jim" Charles Rigney, 90, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at The Summit of Edgewood. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was marked by hard work, family, and a love of fishing.

Jim was a proud retiree of Cincinnati Bell, where he spent 37 years as a splicer.  Jim valued dedication and commitment, qualities he demonstrated throughout his working life.

In his leisure time, Jim enjoyed fishing at their home on Norris Lake, one of his favorite hobbies.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret (nee: Diedrichs) Rigney, and brother, John J. Rigney (3/1/2007).

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Irene E. Rigney; sons, John and James (Kathy) Rigney; daughters, Becky (Tom) Stacy and Margaret (Brian) Perkins; and grandchildren Jason (Lindzee), Jessica (Steve), Andrew (Kelly), Ashley (Mark), Jordan (Nick), Logan, Madison (Mason), Carley (Jessica), Joey and 5 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM at St. John Cemetery, 1 St. John's Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim's honor may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Jim will be remembered by his family for the life he built, the years of hard work he devoted to his career, and the memories shared with those closest to him.