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Michael Rivera Obituary
He leaves his two sons: Nicholas Rivera and Alexander Rivera of Dudley; one sister, Holly LaMountain and her husband Henry of Oxford, MA; three brothers: Joseph Motrucinski and his wife Carolyn of Webster, James Rivera and his wife Lori and Robert Rivera and his wife Kelly all of Dudley, MA; his companion, Denise Aguilo; several nieces and nephews; and former wife, Susan (Rock) Rivera of Worcester.
He was born in Webster, MA, the son of the late Jesus Rivera and the late Linda (Jodoin) Motrucinski and has made Dudley his home for the past 25 years.
Michael graduated from Bartlett High School. He was a corrections officer for 20 years at Cedar Junction in Walpole. He transferred to MCI Shirley when they opened and had recently retired after 30 years service to the Commonwealth. Michael was a 22 year member of the Webster Fire Department and had retired as a lieutenant. Mike enjoyed spending time with his boys, hunting, classic cars and snowmobiling. Many will remember him with a microphone in his hand for his love of Karaoke.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 26 at 10:00 AM in Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden Of Peace Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours will be held on Sunday July 25 from 4 to 8 PM at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Flowers may be sent or donations to a charity of ones choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Rivera
Luann LaFountain
July 18, 2022
It's been 12 years now that you have been gone and I think of you often. You were a great neighbor, classmate and friend. I am sure we will meet again.
August 17, 2010
John and I just recently heard of Michael's passing. We are deeply saddend by this .Our thoughts and prayers are with you May you find peace in knowing he was a wonderful person. John and Dianne Lenky
Ed Loomis
July 30, 2010
I remember Mike when we use to work for Webster Ambulance oh so many years ago. He will be missed
Diane Julian
July 28, 2010
Holly,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Brian Germain
July 26, 2010
To the Rivera Family, we are very sorry for your loss. I knew Mike and Coached with him. To Nick and Jim my heart goes out to you and prayers God Bless
Brian Dawn and Joe
Leona LaFountain
July 26, 2010
Jim: So sorry in the loss of your brother Michael. I have known him for so long and always liked him. He will always be in my prayers.
To you and your family my heartfelt sympathyy.
Leona LaFountain
July 26, 2010
Jim: So sorry for you and your family on the loss of Michael. I've known him for a long time and remember him dearly.
He will always be in my prayers.
Luann LaFountain
July 25, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I use to be a neighbor of Mike's when he was in school and have known him for a long time from High school, to the fire dept. My prayers are with the whole family.
Bill &Heather Gleason
July 25, 2010
Bill and I send our prayers to Mickey's family. We both had the opportunity to work with him at SBCC. He was a great man and will be missed
The Marengo's
July 24, 2010
Nick and Alex we are so sorry for your loss, your in our thoughts and prayers, your Dad was a great guy, our deepest sympathy
Beth Clair
July 24, 2010
My deepest condolences to Mickey's family. I started my DOC career with Mickey at the academy and finished with him at SBCC. I'll always remember his friendship and the laughs we all had.
July 24, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts go out to Michael's family and friends. He leaves behind a lot of good memories which we will always remember him by! The Dougherty Family (Webster, Ma)
Mondor
July 24, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. My husband co-managed little league many years ago when Nick and my son were young. Those were very good times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Lauren Kneeland
July 24, 2010
Holly
I Am so sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
If you need anythning please feel free to call me
Mark and Nancie Dowgiewicz
July 24, 2010
We will miss Mike so much, his smile, his laughter and jokes....out hearts and prayers are with he and his family...Denise too for taking such good care of him these last months. Love Mark and Nancie Dowgiewicz, Ash, Jeff, and Maria-Rose. RIP
July 24, 2010
Prayers go out to Michael's family and friends. Peace and love be with you all.
Lisa Sivret
July 24, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
BILL LAVERTY
July 24, 2010
HOLLY,
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I WILL KEEP YOUR BROTHER IN MY PRAYERS TODAY.
Paula Colacchio
July 24, 2010
I'll remember the smiling, the laughing, the talking, the caring and the loving.
I'll remember the good times - always.
Michael, the person who would give you the shirt off his back or his last dollar. A true friend who would be the first one there when you needed help, no matter how trivial. I'll miss his stories, and the way he could make any song his own by adding how own little twist. Say hi to Bobby for Patrick & I and God Bless.
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