Celeste "Sal" Riva

Dear Sandy, Valerie, Frank & family,

I would like to send my deepest condolence to you and your family.
I was fortunate to be a friend of Valerie's at Holy Rosary and enjoyed the times with your family and what fun and smiles you brought to all who knew you.

Sincerely-
The Saling's
Scott, Dayna(Pedersen), Julia & Joseph

Dear Sandy,

My heart and prayers go out to you
and your family, Celeste and I went
back many years to St. Peter Martyr
School and High School.

I will miss him as he was a true
gentleman with a heart as big as
his smile.

Jerry and Jess Leber

And to beautiful cousin Betty....
may you find some peace knowing that your brother is with your parents and that someday you will be with him dancing with the angels.

Sandy and family: You are in our hearts and prayers. Not only a cousin, but a fine person. Love to all of you.

Dear Sandy and Family,

My deepset sorrow for your loss. Celeste was a wonderful person whom I have know for years. I did not attend St. Peter Martyr, but my husband Frank did. Celeste was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. My friend John Viscuso and I used to come to the restaurant and sit at the bar prior to having dinner and have some wonderful conversations with Celeste. He always had a smile for everyone. We will all miss him.

My husband, Richard, has memories of Sal when he owned Lo-Cost Liquors as he was growing up. Then, we both came to know him, his wife and Vickie when Riva's became our favorite restaurant after we were married. No other restaurant has been better in Antioch! We remember how proud everyone was when Vickie and Mark were expecting Alexandria! Our thoughts and hearts are with the Riva family.

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Sal. I will never forget the good times we all had at Riva's. Sal was prince among men, always with a joke and a laugh. He also knew how to run a bar for us guys.

To Sandra and family,
Sending my prayers and love to you in the loss of Celeste. I have such fond memories of him from our days at St. Peter Martyr School . Even though we didn't see each other very often, we all were like family, he will be missed.

Sandy, Valerie, Frankie,

As soon as I heard that Celeste was ill I knew that I had to get to the hospital to see him right away. I am so glad that I got the chance to speak to him before he passed away. The last thing he said to us as we left the room was "You brought me back to life." If only for a few seconds, I am blessed to have made him smile.
Love you all...Donna Rose DeStefano