The Rigo Family Florist
featured in the
"Florist Review"
In 1880 Francois Rigo came from France to the U.S. with his German wife to start a new life. They had lived in the Yorkville section of NYC and had three sons, worked hard, and assimilated and prospered.
The 3 sons had a brilliant plan. Two brothers Alphons and Albert would open up a florist on Madison and 68th street, and Paul would join the florist wholesalers on west 28th street. Paul would also grow flowers of his own in Nutley, NJ.
The business cornerstone was to have “The Carriage Trade” for clients such as Vanderbilts, Astor, Rockefeller and J.P. Morgan.
Frank & Yolanda Rigo
In 1921, Albert had a son Frank who would also learn to be a skilled designer, working until 1942 when he left for WWII.
Paul, Alfons & Albert
Upon his return in 1945, he decided to marry and open his own shop 25 miles north of NY in the town of Pelham (Westchester County. Frank would teach his new bride the art of floristry. Soon 3 sons were born and as his forefather, Chip would acquire the skill.
Chip as a young boy at 7 started to learn every phase of the industry and soon become the newest high end designer. He eventually left his father’s business at the age of 25 to work in the entertainment business along with his two brothers. Working as a professional musician and then as an agent, manager and producer.
Today, Chip is back in the profession he knows owning Town & Country Florist in Thornwood. In the tradition of the Rigo family, he also has high end clients and products. Some of Chip’s clients include Vanessa Williams, Jeanine Pirro, and companies like Carl Zeiss, International Paper, Marriott, Coca Cola, Pepsi and hundreds of others who appreciate his outstanding quality and services.
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