Peter Jackson Rigby, Jr. Farewell

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USA (Ret) Howell Simmons, PE, LS Joseph Vilseck, PE

PETER JACKSON RIGBY, JR. FAREWELL

Peter J. Rigby, Jr., of Clifton, Virginia, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, died June 30, 2021. He was 63 years old.

Rigby graduated from the University of Delaware with a BS in civil engineering and Drexel University with an MS in engineering management. He had a successful engineering and managerial career, including 27 years at Paciulli, Simmons and Associates, most recently as partner and vice president, where his responsibilities included business development, marketing, engineering, planning, and administration. He managed departments, projects, and clients and provided strategic planning, training, and contract management. He also served as assistant engineering bureau chief for Arlington County since 2001. Rigby’s willingness to mentor co-workers and broaden his knowledge earned him much respect throughout his career.

Among several professional organizations, Peter was a long-time member of the CEI board. His vast areas of technical expertise ranged from design-build, mixed-use, residential, commercial, educational, state and local government, federal and military, parks and recreation, redevelopment and urban planning, and sustainable and green design facilities. He brought fresh points of view to CEI discussions, highlighting the leadership roles that civil engineers could play in creating an infrastructure for the future.

A gentle man of character and integrity, humble and caring, Peter loved his family unconditionally and always put others first. He enjoyed watching sports, playing tennis and golf, biking, kayaking, hiking, and cooking with his wife Susan ad their three daughters. A devoted father, Peter spent many years as a coach for his daughters’ sports teams and supported their academic and musical endeavors. He cherished spending time at the Outer Banks with friends and family, skiing with his father, and learning art from his mother. Peter was an avid reader and a life-long learner. A self-taught guitar player and a recent interest in watercolor painting and pottery reflect his desire to keep learning and to give the world his best.

Peter is survived by his wife Susan (neé Gietter), and their three daughters, Lauren, Emily, and Meredith (Steven), and grandson, Connor. He is also survived by his parents Peter and Shirley, sisters Elizabeth, Suzanne and Deborah, and many relatives and close friends. g