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Jose Elisas "Papa Joe" Rivera Sr.

Jose Elisas "Papa Joe" Rivera Sr. obituary, Lansing, MI

Jose Rivera Obituary

Jose Elias"Papa Joe" Rivera Sr. Lansing Passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 at the age of 72. Born July 6, 1937 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to Cruz Rivera and Paula Jo Bentiz. Jose worked several years for Melling Forge, Diamond Rio, and Motor Wheel. He worked 15 years as a security guard for Moores Security Company in Lansing. Preceding him in death were his parents. Surviving are his wife, Betty (Wharton) Rivera; daughter, Tina (Ken) LaHaye; son, Jose Rivera Jr. (Laura Rentz); step-sons, Jim & Robert VanBuskirk; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Cristo Rey Parish located at 201 W. Miller Rd. in Lansing. Family will receive friends at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home, Wednesday from 2-4p.m. and 6-8p.m. For online condolences please visit www.ChapelinthePinesFuneralHome.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 16, 2009.

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September 23, 2009

Joe, you were a very good friend. I will always remember your smiling good nature.
Betty, may you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always. strength in the companionship of those who share your loss, and peace in the promise that life is everlasting. You're in my thoughts and prayers. To Joe's family: all who believe in god's mercy and grace will meet their loved ones face to face where time is endless and joy unbroken and only the words of love are spoken.

Margie

Susan Eisenhauer

September 16, 2009

My sincerest sympathies go out to your family and friends. They will be in my thoughts and prayers, as they come to understand that God has called you home for a greater purpose. Good bye, Uncle Joe.

betty rivera

September 16, 2009

jose you were my life and i will miss you forever. i know you are in a better place now and i will see you there someday. luv forever your wife betty

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