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==Birth== Benjamin(Benny)Rigaud was born June 3,1914 in Albany NY
Education
==Occupation== Benny was a cook all his life
==Marriage & Children== Benny was never married
==Death== Benjamin Rigaud died on Nov. 6, 1992 in an upstairs bedroom in his beloved restaurant.
Obituary
Additional Media
Benny on the right with some of his tent mates in Fort Benning Georgia, courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny out of uniform at Fort Benning Georgia,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny shoulders his pack and gets ready for a hike,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny in his fatigues,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Some of Ben's buddy's taking a break along the road,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
More of Ben's Army buddies,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Our home away from home,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
A closer look at our tents with the sides rolled up for ventilation,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Anyone who knew Benny would never believe they would see him on horseback!,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
The Rest Seeker's Inn in East Berne,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast - RS 3.jpg
Benny showing a young boy his kitchen,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny on the left, tending bar on New Years Eve 1962,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Ben in his kitchen,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny's 75 Birthday Party, courtesy of Marilyn Nardolillo 
Benjamin Rigaud,courtesy of Marilyn Nardolillo 
Benny needs a nap,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny's 75 Birthday with Ed Rowe, courtesy of Marilyn Nardolillo 
Starting to take down the building, courtesy of Ginny Mann - RS 12.jpg
Still coming down,courtesy of Ginny Mann 
Bar menu,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Main menu,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Key to room 7,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Friends visit to cheer Benny up,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Maryellen has a cocktail with Benny,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
Sources
Benny served with the Army during WWII. He was a first sergeant in the 801st Tank Destroyer Battalion, he received two bronze stars.
