Charles Manuel Rivera

I too worked with Captain "Chuck" Rivera in the early days of my career. It was a different time and I was glad to be a part of it. Chuck was old school and he and another Captain Jack Winters "showed me the ropes". Sorry to see him go........
Captain Karl Schoenstein (Retired)

I also worked with Capt. Rivera at the Daly City Fire Department. He was a veteran when I was a rookie in 1972. It was good to work with Chuck, and I always appreciated the legacy the senior firefighters left to the Department. Jackie and I express our condolences to all the family at his passing.
Retired Fire Chief Robert O'Donnell

It was my pleasure to escort my dear aunt, Helen Neumann, to your father's wonderful 90th birthday celebration in Petaluma. She so enjoyed seeing him and his family and friends for the last time. This is to let you know she died peacefully April 19th last year in Reno. I know she would be saddened to learn of your father's passing. She and my late Uncle Chuck were long-time friends of both of your parents. May they all rest in peace.

Sincerely,

Julie Wilson

I was hired with Daly City Fire on 04/17/1978. After my 8 weeks of training, I was assigned to "B" Shift at what was at that time station # 7, now called station #94. Captain Rivera was my first Captain, along with E/O George De Bono. I learned many things from two of the department's well seasoned veterans and will never forget either one of them. As a "rookie "fireman" I was treated respectfully and at times shielded from the tyranny and practical joking of others, thanks to Captain Charles...

I worked with Chuck at the Daly City Fire Dept for many years. He had a wonderful gimmick at work that he worked to perfection. The Dept's Chief at the time was Elmer Kennedy. He was strictly from the old school that believed everyone should be busy at all times.Chuck would always carry a tape measure. When the Chief came out from his office looking for someone to do some dirty job Chuck would be measuring some item or fixture looking busy like he was building or repairing something. Hell it...

Chuck was like a grandpa to me! There are no words for how I feel about this man! I'm so beyond grateful he was apart of our family and in our lives for 17 years. I have so many great memories that I will forever cherish! I will and do miss him dearly. My thoughts are with the entire family. Luv u always your chubby girl!

Will miss him dearly. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Love, Mike and Sharon

I got to know Chuck through my Mom, Marrietta and Fred Matteri. He was a kind and interesting man who took the time for others. My prayers go to you and your family.