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Angel Rivera Obituary
He leaves a loving family including his wife of twenty five years, Sandra Rosario-Rivera; a daughter Chastity Coleman of Hartford, CT; two sons, Alexis Marquez of Oxford and Daniel Marquez of Worcester; a granddaughter, Alexis-Danielle Coleman; three sisters in law, Sonia Hernandez of Worcester, Olga Rosario of New York, and Elizabeth Scott of Springfield; a brother in law Gregory Phillips of Worcester; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was pre-deceased by two brothers and a sister, Francisco and Irving Rivera and Migdalia Moreno. Angel was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, son of the late Francisco and Hermania (Ocasio) Rivera. His family moved to New York, when Angel was an infant, they later moved to Worcester when he was thirteen, and he graduated from Worcester North High School.
Mr. Rivera worked as a shipping and receiving supervisor for Baystate Technologies, before taking a leave, due to his illness. He had previously worked for Alloyd Computers. He attended church at Saint Peter's Church, The Cathedral of Saint Paul, but he and his wife found a comfort in Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Adelphi Council. He was an avid football fan and enjoyed playing horse shoes.
The funeral for Angel will be held Saturday, October 18, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery. A calling hour will be held Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the funeral home, immediately prior to departing for church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Angel Rivera
Elvin Antuna
November 7, 2008
I'm sorry about your lost. tweety was apart me too in our youger days.
We went thur high school together and there after.he was a good friend I shell miss him. So many good things about him, but thet would take a book. I can tell you this he was there for me. There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.
Maria & Angel Falcon
November 3, 2008
Sandra I just heard from Ada about tweety. I'm so sorry to hear he is gone, my heart is in so much pain to know the person we use to spend time with in back of Murray Ave is no longer with us. we remember he was so funny he was also so sweet and so kind, we will never for get such memories and I know right now your heart is in so much pain. I be praying for you and ur love ones, this is the time when you should be around your friends and family and also look for God he will help you with your pain and sorrow. Take care of your self, my deepest sympathiest to you sweet heart .
tuty
November 3, 2008
hey sandra,am sorry to hear about tweety.we been friends since we where 15 yrs old.I remeber the good times we had,hanging around chatham st,alone with all the old gang.am sorry again he will always be in my heart. always tuty.
Erin Dupuis
October 29, 2008
Dear family and friends,
It has been almost 8 years since I worked with Angel at Baystate Technologies (or as we knew it back then, CADKEY). I remember him for his smile, warmth, helpfulness, genuineness, sweetness, and sense of humor. To me, Angel was a man who knew himself well and who helped instill the confidence of those around him. He is absolutely one of the kindest and brightest people I have encountered in my life. I will keep his love and light close to my heart forever. His spirit lives on...
With heart felt compassion,
Jill Cambridge
October 28, 2008
Sandy and family,
I just heard about Angel, I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of the nicest and sweetest guys I ever had the privilage to meet. Not to mention his sense of humor and how he had me laughing everyday I worked with him. He cared and loved you and the family so much. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. He will be remembered with much fondness...
Love,
Jill Cambridge (Gildea)
Kim and Jay Blauser
October 28, 2008
Sandy -
We just heard about the passing of Angel. We are so sorry for your loss. We have such great memories from our days at Baystate/Cadkey. We're sorry we lost touch with you guys. You and Angel will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
Tony Amoroso
October 28, 2008
Sandra and family, I cannot believe the news. Angel was a great man and someone I admired and looked up to. He will be missed by all, including me and my family. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family!
AL MARQUEZ
October 27, 2008
I never met him, but I am sure he was wonderful.
yours truely,
AJM
SANTA VARGAS
October 20, 2008
DEAR SANDY, I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! I JUST HEARD ABOUT IT AND I'M TRULY SORRY NOT TO B THERE WITH U. LAST TIME I SAW U GUYS WAS AT UHAUL AND HE LOOKED SO GOOD, I KNOW HOW MUCH U LOVED HIM. MY PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS B WITH YOU. I LOVE YOU, MAMITA! TAKE CARE, PLEASE! CALL ME. 1-774-262-3299. I TRIED CALLING YOU BUT THE ONLY NUMBER A GOT IS YOUR WORK AND I'M SURE YOU HAVEN' T BEEN THERE! CALL ME PLEASE! LOVE YOU ALWAYS, TITA(SANTA)
Alex & Alba Rodriguez
October 18, 2008
Sandra, I am sorry to hear about Angel's passing. I was devastated to hear today of the bad news. Angel was a great person and I know how much you loved him. Our hearts and prayers and thoughts will always keep him in our hearts. I will always remember the good times we all spent together when we saw each other. God Bless you and may he rest in peace.
Angelo Gonzalez
October 18, 2008
Te acompañamos los sentimientos.
Zolaida Cooper
October 18, 2008
Sandra and family ,we send our deepest condolences and we will keep you in our prayers.
Zolaida and Errol Cooper
Fran G
October 17, 2008
Dear Sandy and family,
We are so sorry for your lost. We always enjoyed the company of you, your family and Angel. We will surley miss him at the football games and BBQ.
Love Fran, Lamar and family
Belinda and Manny DeJesus
October 17, 2008
My heart and my deepest sympathy goes out to you.But it really doesn't help,your grief goes beyond words can express.Theres nothing anyone can say and nothing we can do to heal your broken heart ,or take away your pain.Let your friends hold you in there arms, and shower you with there love and remember the good times that you shared.If there's anything that i know about you Sandra.You are one of the most strongest women, that i've ever come across ,it will take time for you to heal.But with the help of good people and family around you,you will get through this time in your life. But take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place.once again my deepest sympathy.......
Terry, Mike, & Mikey Richardson
October 17, 2008
Sandi, Chasity, Dan and Alex, My heart is breaking with the loss of Angel. Mike and I cherish our friendship with your entire family. We will always be there for you. We love you dearly.
John & Amy LaFlamme
October 17, 2008
Sandra and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will always treasure the days back at Alloy when we worked together and shared many great laughs. Angel will be missed by all. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Zukowski
October 17, 2008
Dear Sandra,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bob Zukowski and Family
Amanda Espino
October 17, 2008
Sandra,
I hope you can find solace in the time you were able to spend with Angel before his passing. May those memories help comfort you everday.
With heartfelt condolences,
Chipita
Carmen Carrero- Gonzalez
October 17, 2008
Sandra,My deepest sympathy to you and the family, my cousin was a sweet person and now he is in peace and with his brothers and sister and dad.He will be missed. Love Carmin & Freddie Carrero-Gonzalez.
Brenda & Rich Bourgeois
October 17, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Angel was always such a good person. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Ada Rodriguez-Gallardo
October 17, 2008
Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. Angel was a very special person. I loved him so much and have wonderful childhood memories of him. I will keep your family in my prayers
Damaris Molina
October 17, 2008
Dear Sandra
It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of Angel's death.
Dennys and I wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened.
Angel was more than just a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to us that we always welcomed seeing him at every opportunity.
And, we know that his passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.
Angel will always remain within our hearts, and we have included Angel and you in our daily prayers. May God give you strength.
If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to call us at anytime. You can phone either of us at 210-788-2031 even if it is only to talk.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Damaris Molina and Dennys (Chino) Torres
Mirela Dupree
October 17, 2008
Dear Sandra,
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thought and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Pat Lee
October 17, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Angel. He was a kind generous person and I am grateful for the opportunity to have known him. My family’s condolences and prayers are with yours.
John McCarthy
October 17, 2008
All our Love and sympathy to you from the McCarthy family
Mary Ann Velez-Rodriguez
October 17, 2008
Sandra & family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Micki Elmi
October 17, 2008
Sandra, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you.
brenda delossantos
October 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Words cannot express how much you will be missed.
"Un Angel en nuestro Cielo"
Brenda Grajales DeLosSantos
Michael Moore
October 17, 2008
Sandy: I cannot express how badly I feel. He was such a great guy and wonderful friend. I know he's in a better place. I know how much you loved him and he will be sorely missed by all of us that he touched.
Mike Moore
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