Enrique L. Rios Jr.

Enrique L. Rios Jr.

Enrique Rios Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2016.
Enrique L. Rios Jr., 25, of Brooklyn, New York, was killed in the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Rios was a student of social work at St. Francis College and worked as a coordinator at True Care Home Health Care.

Rios was vacationing in Orlando, celebrating a friend's birthday, when he visited the club. His mother remembered talking to him on Friday and hearing him sound joyful and upbeat.

"He just sounded so happy," she told the New York Daily News. "Enrique was a wonderful person."

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October 30, 2017

Edward Zorrilla posted to the memorial.

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September 12, 2016

Chula Rodriguez posted to the memorial.

24 Entries

Edward Zorrilla

October 30, 2017

Enrique it is still unbelievable that you are gone.A life with so much promise. I AM forever grateful to have known and have been a part of your life.I will miss you always. I Wil hold on to the promise to see you again in heaven until then please watch over all who love you and miss you.

sean w.

May 3, 2017

Rest peacefully in heaven Enrique. Forever missed. Forever loved.

Chula Rodriguez

September 12, 2016

My closet dearest friend . Gone 2 soon but I will never forget you.

Luis Ortega

July 15, 2016

Rest In Paradise Enrique, my condolences to your family and friends.

Marisa John

July 2, 2016

Miss u so much

Anne Marie

June 26, 2016

I will be praying for Enrique and his family. May your grief soften and you be left with warm memories of Enrique.

Tenita Reid

June 23, 2016

Sent in loving memory of Enrique L. Rios Jr. and his short life on this earth. May he be in a soft, peaceful, place of divine beauty, and may he be reunited in paradise with his loved ones. Sent with love......God bless you all.

Chris Edwards

June 21, 2016

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

Nancy A

June 21, 2016

My condolences to your family

Nancy A

June 21, 2016

To Enrique I didn't know you personally but I do know your mom your aunt and your grandmother you have a big wonderful family may you rest in peace and God bless your soul.love always Nancy. A

S Walker

June 18, 2016

My deepest condolence to the whole family during this devasting time. I have come to know Enrique at ADA College. He was a caring and loyal person that care for his family and especially for his grandmother he talked about in classes. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace Angel and spread your wings and fly home to the kingdom of the lord. We will truly see you some day welcoming with open arms.

Mark and Bob McCormick-Fletcher

June 18, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss of Enrique...we have been saying prayers for him and had our vigil light candle going for him all week. Such a beautiful young man. May he rest in peace and may that peace find its way to your hearts.

June 16, 2016

To the Rios family,

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of Enrique. My heart and prayers are with you.

Kimberly M
Winston Salem, NC

Rich Martin Jr.

June 16, 2016

Prayers, strength and heartfelt caring thoughts to your family and friends. God Bless you guardian angel in heaven. RIP in paradise

AMOR Y PAZ

A M

June 16, 2016

Winter Park

June 15, 2016

Prayers and Strength to your family. OrlandoStrong

June 14, 2016

A friend from Pennsylvania

Maxine

June 14, 2016

I miss u bro

Andy Johnson

June 14, 2016

Saddened and mourning-God Bless

June 14, 2016

Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8,AJ

Cheryl Collazo

June 14, 2016

May you rest in peace my friend. you will be missed!

Cheryl Collazo

June 14, 2016

May you rest in peace my friend! You was such an outgoing amazing man. My heart hurts right now. Not only were you my cordinator at true care, you were my friend. My condolences goes out to your family. You will truly be missed.

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October 30, 2017

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May 3, 2017

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September 12, 2016

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