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JOHN RIVERA Obituary
JOHN A. RIVERA (Age 73)
The Officers and Members of I.A.T.S.E. Stagehand Local 22 mourns the loss of Brother John A. Rivera, retired and longstanding loyal member since 1990 who peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, MD 20901 and Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 11 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church for Catholic Mass, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the I.A.T.S.E. Training Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN RIVERA
Charlie & Eve Schwarz
May 15, 2014
You will be missed by all that knew & loved you. Charlie will cherish the memories from growing up and I will cherish the honor of being a small part of your extended loving family. Rest in peace.
May 15, 2014
You will be missed by all that knew & loved you. Charlie has many memories of the times you shared growing up. He will cherish those times as I will cherish the honor of being part of your loving family. Rest in peace.
Jeff Lenhart
May 13, 2014
John Was a truly great man, always had a friendly smile and a kind word. He had my utmost respect, and I offer my deepest condolences to his family.
Margy Taylor
May 13, 2014
John was my dear friend, for over 30 years. He will be missed. The service at Saint Jude's today was beautiful. You girls had wonderful parents.
Jodi Brown
May 13, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to all of "his" girls, I am sorry for the loss of your Father.
I have so many wonderful memories of "Big John" as we called him, he played such a big role in my life growing up. The love and support his incredible big smile, hearty laugh and Redskin football games. I will always treasure the memories. My heart is heavy with sadness but I know he has gone to the kingdom where he will be forever in peace.
All my Love ~ Jodi A Graham-Brown
May 13, 2014
I have many fond memories !
My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Ken Wright
Mike Ricciardella
May 12, 2014
Sorry for your loss. I know how tough it is to lose both parents so close. Never met your Dad, but just knowing Angie, he had to have been a hella of a guy.........
I culled this photo from FB, which was posted by one of John's classmates on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Western High's Class of 1960.
Susan (Habercom) Brockmeyer
May 12, 2014
Ange & Stan Friedman
May 12, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to your family on the loss of your dad. He has won his victory in Christ.
Leslie Woolf
May 11, 2014
what a wonderful guy John was. my deepest sympathies go out to his girls, whom he loved so dearly, his grandchildren, and everyone else who knew and loved him. rest in peace, my dear friend.
Bobby Hamilton
May 11, 2014
I have fond memories of our days in the old neighborhood. You were a special person and it was my great pleasure to have known and spent time with you. REST IN PEACE my good friend. You'll be missed.
Mary Mitchell-Chandler
May 11, 2014
Sorry for your family lost my thought and prayers are with all in your time of need.
Christine Wilson
May 11, 2014
I can still hear your laughter and remember all of the conversations we had to and from WHC.We started out on dialysis together and have remained good friendsfor the past 22 years. You fought the good fight and I will truly miss you!
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rivera family.
Susan (Habercom) Brockmeyer
May 10, 2014
Although I hadn't seen you in eons, I always remembered you, John (or, as we used to call you, "Johnny") ... you had THE most amazingly beautiful eyes ... and you were one of the good guys, for sure. Mostly, I remember our days of hanging out in Mt. Pleasant with your brother, Jack (I had a crush on you, but you were four years older than I ... which, at the time, was like a century). I wish I'd had the chance to see you again ... but at least I'll always have my memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.
Bob & Frances Tinsley
May 10, 2014
RIP my dear friend I can still remember the good times we had when we were teenagers going to the beach and all the other fun stuff we did especially leaving Julie's restaurant and winding up in Cow Town,NJ.
Ed Morris
May 10, 2014
Back in the Day, 51 Fords, Jr & High school and Mt Pleasant ST. Friends than & Now You Will Be Missed!
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