Elijio Felipe Rijos, 77, of Cary, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the VA Nursing Home in Fayetteville.
He was born in Manhattan, NY on July 17, 1938 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elijio and Alejandria Rijios, Sr.
Elijio is survived by his sisters, Petrita Lane of Cary and husband, Marlin, Anna Penso of Coral Springs, FL, Lillian Rodriguez of Tamarac, FL, Margaret Pappas of Coral Springs, FL, Alice Rijos of Long Island, NY; brother, Norbert Rijos and wife, Ivette; nieces, Nicole DiBella and husband, Richard, Alycia Lane, and nephews Eric Lane, Jotham Lane.
A private family service is planned.
Online condolences may be made at sullivanshighland.com.
Services are entrusted to Sullivanâs Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.