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Guillermo Rivera
1960 - 2021
Guillermo Rivera
1960 - 2021
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Guillermo Rivera Obituary
Guillermo "William" Rivera, affectionately known as "Billy", passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the age of 61.
Born in Trenton, NJ, Billy graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1978 and has been a long-time resident of Yardley, Pennsylvania. Billy was a skilled electrician who dedicated over 30 years of service to General Motors.
He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to music, especially anything by Elvis Presley, and entertaining his family and friends.
He also enjoyed vacations to Mexico and the Bahamas with his family.
Billy is the son of the late Carmen (Thibault) and Guillermo Rivera and brother of the late Aurele and MaryLyn Rivera.
He is survived by his brother, Ricky Rivera; sister in law, Patti Shaw; nephew, Lee Nolan (Jessica); nieces, Jacquelyn and Kelsey Rivera; great-nephews and niece, Joseph and Jenna Nolan, Gavin Rivera, Gunner Vuolo; his former spouse and friend Robin Catogge and his beloved dog, Mr. Snuggles.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Billy's name may be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
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Pedro & Maria (Rivera) Moreno
December 17, 2021
You are in our prayers. We only spent one day together when you met your sister and nieces but we are family!
Liliane Gilbert
November 20, 2021
Very sorry for your lost. Even if we didn’t see each other very often, and mostly when we were young, I Will always remember my cousins from the States. Hugs, Love and sympathies. Liliane Gilbert, daughter of Thérèse Thibault and Roger Gilbert.
Richard ( Rick ) Rivera
November 20, 2021
Going to miss you Brother. Sorry you couln't come down. You'll always be here. Rest in peace.
Diane Gilbert
November 19, 2021
Billy
I will always remember the good times we shared during your travels in Canada
Rest in peace cousin.
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Thérèse Thibault
November 17, 2021
I world like To express my sincere condolence To all families
Oriann Delany
November 17, 2021
Ricky, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss! God be with you.
Karen Truitt
November 17, 2021
Bill
I will always cherish what we had together .. you are at peace now with all your loved ones especially your mom sister and brother. I will always love and miss you .
Rest In Peace
Karen
Patti Francis
November 16, 2021
Bill
Rest easy now. You are surrounded with beautiful love and peace and serenity
Forever in our hearts
Love always from the Francis Family
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Josée Gilbert
November 16, 2021
Hey Billy ! Long distance relationship are better than nothing . Thanks to you to kept the contact with us here in Canada . my English is not as strong as my French but I I was happy when we had these conversation on the phone about our memories / souvenirs of when we were younger. You enjoy talking about uncle Leo, uncle Aurel , Roger my father and my brothers, the Lac Frontière.. I guess it was all good memories I will have good memories of you now, Billy ! Rest In Peace dear cousin
November 16, 2021
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
- The Staff of James J. Dougherty Funeral Home
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