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Carmelo Rivera Obituary

Brockton Carmelo Rivera, 91, of Brockton, formerly of Cambridge, died July 3, 2008. Native of Puerto Rico, he was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired nickel plater, devout Catholic, World Vision supporter, avid Red Sox fan and former communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Cambridge. He was the beloved husband of Natalia; loving father of Raymond Rivera of Cambridge, Martin Rivera of Saugus, Ana E. Johnson of Brockton, Elodia Bentubo of Somerville and Nitsa Delgado of Florida; grandfather of many including Matthew Parsons of Brockton; great-grandfather; brother; and uncle. All are welcome to calling hours, Monday, 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral Tuesday, at 8 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on Jul. 6, 2008.

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Gabriel & Elisha Rivera

July 16, 2008

Abuelo,
We will miss you very much. We always had so much fun with you at our birthday parties. You always laughed so much and it was fun to climb on you and play with you. We will always remember your smiling eyes. We love you.

Mike Casey

July 10, 2008

Mr. Rivera,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Carol Lamb

July 8, 2008

There were such happy times, even though not long in years. I shall always remember how happy he was with all his family on the occasion of Karen and Martin's wedding and how adoring he was of his grandchildren, especialy on the occasions of their birthdays. Rest in Him Carmelo -

Brian Lamb & family

July 7, 2008

Although our time around Carmelo was limited, we have only fond memories of a warm and gentle soul, a kind spirit, and a gentle man. We are confident that he is with his Father in heaven.

Rose DiGiacomo

July 7, 2008

I will pray to God to give you strength as you go through this difficult time. Carmelo has now gone to Glory!

Adam and Christine Hupper

July 7, 2008

We are praying for family and friends as you go through this most difficult time. May God be with you all.

Greg and Damaris Staples

July 7, 2008

Greg and I would like to send our most heartfelt condolences to the Rivera Family. We pray for you at this time of grief, loss and sadness. We thank God for the life of Carmelo Rivera. May the One who is the Hope, the Light and the Peace of the world, Jesus Christ lead your steps and comfort you under the shadow of His wings.
We love you.

Rachel Ramos

July 7, 2008

I am dearly sorry for your loss. Ray has always told me how much of a loving and caring man he was; I only wish I knew him personally. With love and regards to his family and friends.

ROBERTO FERNANDEZ II

July 7, 2008

CARMELO; A KIND AND DEVOTED MAN AND UNCLE. IT IS WITH A SADDENED HEART THAT I WILL NOT SAY GOODBYE BUT RATHER "SEE YOU AGAIN".

Greg Shick

July 7, 2008

Our condolences to you all. He was a wonderful, warm, friendly man. How appropriate that his beloved Red Sox are reigning World champs as he moves on! We will miss him.

Diane Rego

July 6, 2008

My condolences to the entire Rivera and Johnson families: Carmelo always brought joy to my "Saturdays", even when he wasn't feeling well, he made it a point to make others happy. He will be deeply missed- My thoughts and prayers are with you all in these times of hardship.

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