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ANTOINETTE RIVERA Obituary
ANTOINETTE C. RIVERA
On Friday, May 25, 2012 of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of John A. Rivera; mother of Debbie (David) Nahamis, Anita (George) Diliberto, Angie (Mike) Maloney, Victoria (les) Matthews and Gina (Tommy) Bachar; grandmother of Bryan, Gabby, Max, Thomas, McKenzie and Jonathan; sister of Mary (Chuck) Mills. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD on Wednesday, May 30 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for ANTOINETTE RIVERA
June 21, 2012
To my dear niece Gina, your Mom was wonderful, She created you, a beautiful, caring daughter..I am truly sorry for your loss...Aunt Cynthia
Anita Diliberto
June 19, 2012
My father, would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and love as he goes on without his beloved Ann. John can be reached at 301-949-0914, he would love to hear from you!
Mary Mills
June 8, 2012
I miss you so much baby sister.
I will always love you now and into Eternity.
Your sister, Mary Catherine
Margy Taylor
May 31, 2012
You two, had a great love. It was obvious. Love like that is rare. My thoughts and prayers are with you John and girls.
Tina Bailey
May 29, 2012
To Uncle Johnny & the girls,
I'm thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. May God bless you and look over you during this difficult time.
Love you Uncle Johnny
A old Friend
May 29, 2012
Your mom did have "vim & vigor" and could tell it the way it was too! She was one of the funnies florist I know and she did love working but hated meetings.
Cassi Lauterbach
May 29, 2012
Dear Rivera's,
Your mom was such a special lady and always had "vim and vigor" towards any adversity or struggles she faced. Knowing her vicariously as my mother's dear friend my whole life I was encouraged by thier freindship and admired her love for you all. I know Ann touched many with her wit,spunk and devotion to her family. Her passion will be missed but leaves lasting impact on all she knew. Blessings!
Louis & Pam Abrams
May 29, 2012
Dear Gina and Family,
Words alone can hardly ease the pain, but please know we are thinking of you & praying for you and yours to be blessed with God's strength & comfort through this sad time.
Louis and Pam
May 29, 2012
To the Rivera Family, I was sorry to hear about the passing of Ann. We had some good times together, Ann was a lot of fun. Keeping you in thought and prayer, God Bless, Diane Rush'Doyle
Linda May
May 29, 2012
Gina and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very difficult time. May God bless and comfort you as you face the difficult days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda
Traviss Career Center
Lakeland, Florida
Gabrielle Holcombe
May 28, 2012
Dear John and Family,
My brother, Garrette Peck, told me of Ann's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. We have enrolled Ann in the daily Masses and prayers of the Sacred Heart Spiritual Society. Perpetual Light WILL shine upon her as she is now resting in the Peace of Christ.
Gabrielle Peck Holcombe
May 28, 2012
Johnny and Family
So sorry to hear about Ann"s passing.I know we have drifted apart in the past few years,but we still thought of you a lot.Our Prayers. are with you.
Love Bob & Frances Tinsley
May 27, 2012
Johnny and Family,
Our love and prayers go out to all of you - we will truly miss Ann but we have many great memories. She will live in our hearts until we meet again. We will see you Tuesday.
Love and Prayers,
Al & Patty
May 27, 2012
To John and his family. Ann has left this world to be with JESUS. I and Father Hank Slevin will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer during this time of Celebration of Eternal Life for your beloved Ann. Gary & Sheila Peck
Washington DC
tiffany bailey
May 27, 2012
Dearest Ann ,
loved you and your family. Rest now.
Tiffany Bailey (dolores's daughter)
Charlie & Eve Schwarz
May 27, 2012
We will miss your loving smile & giving heart. Our love & prayers go out to your family. May you rest in peace. Love Charlie & Eve
May 27, 2012
We will miss you very much, but this is not goodbye but so long.We will see you again in the hereafter. Love you. Diana & Bob Trossevin,Middleburg, Fl. !!!!
Kathy Burton
May 27, 2012
Letting your family know I feel the loss of a wonderful friend whom when I met changed my life for ever. Ann showed me how to become a strong, independant person. I will always remember her kindness, her smile and our beautiful life long friendship. I thank God for the blessing of just knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Susan Brockmeyer
May 27, 2012
To John (and your family): I'm sure that you probably don't remember me, but I wanted to stop by and tell you how sorry I was to read of Ann's death (you two were together since FOREVER ... going back, I believe, to Gordon Jr. High School ... you were, I would say, her only and ever-after love). A very special love song! Thinking of you at this sad time ... Susan ("Sue") Habercom Brockmeyer.
Terry Campbell
May 27, 2012
You will be missed by many! Love you Ann.
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