Raymond Rivera Jr.
December 14, 1949 - July 6, 2021
Raymond Rivera, Jr., age 71, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Raymond was a loving husband, father, and abuelo who cherished time spent with his family. He proudly served in the US Air Force and later volunteered with his fellow veterans at the VA Hospital in Elsmere. Raymond enjoyed traveling - especially chasing his heritage in Spain. He also enjoyed visiting friends in Lancaster, PA. He was a great history buff and was always up-to-date with current events. He enjoyed good food and looked forward to Thanksgiving as his favorite holiday. He loved horses and taking walks. He will be deeply missed. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Amparo Rivera; sons, Xavier Rivera (Vanessa) and Saul Rivera; and grandchildren: Adrian, Panos, Alexandria, and Tristan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sr. and Delia Aponte. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021, from 10:30-11:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 345 Bear Christiana Rd., Bear, DE 19701 followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:30 AM. Burial will be at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com
Raymond Rivera, Jr., age 71, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Raymond was a loving husband, father, and abuelo who cherished time spent with his family. He proudly served in the US Air Force and later volunteered... View Obituary & Service Information
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