Far Rockaway, New York
A Signature Giggle
Everyone who knew Linda Rivera adored her trademark giggle.
"It was very high- pitched, very squeaky," said Dennise Delgado, a close friend who had been laughing with Ms. Rivera since their days at Canarsie High School in Brooklyn. "She'd laugh at everything, even if it wasn't particularly funny."
Ms. Rivera, 26, worked in human resources at Marsh & McLennan but rarely discussed her career with friends and family. Instead, she chattered about her new apartment, her cat and two dogs, her boyfriend of six years and her younger brother, to whom she was so devoted that she attended his parent-teacher conferences.
She grew up in East New York, Brooklyn, the daughter of Puerto Rican parents who spoke little English. More recently, Ms. Rivera had set down roots in Far Rockaway, Queens, where she was making do with hand-me-down furniture until she could afford nice new things. In particular, she was eager to trade her beat-up futon for a plush sofa. Ms. Delgado visited the apartment only after Ms. Rivera died, to help her friend's parents sort through her possessions.
"She was going to do something special when it was all set up," Ms. Delgado said.
Man it´s been so long Linda. I miss you my friend. Seems like conversations are not the same without a great listener like you. May we meet again to have those coverstions . Rest well
Alexander Campillo
September 13, 2025
Miss you dear friend. Always on my mind. May you continue to rest in paradise
Jessica C
August 31, 2025 | Friend
You never met my youngest daughter but today she is on a school trip in DC and she texted me to ask for your name. I guess she is visiting the 9/11 Memorial in D.C.. She remembered you because when I took her to NY, I showed her your name. That was 4 or 5 years ago. You are remembered by so many people who loved you and your sweet, loving, nature is known by even those who never met you. May you continue to Rest In Peace. You will never be forgotten.
Melinda Rivera
March 22, 2023 | Friend
God, 20 years and you missed like crazy my friend. We kept in touch while I joined the army and now I have been retired for 5 years. I can’t believe you are not here to have seen me finish this journey. Until we meet again and may you rest in eternal glory.
Alexander Campillo
September 12, 2021 | Killeen, TX | Friend
I am here to honor you my friend on this 20th Anniversary. You effortlessly touched so many hearts by just being you. May you forever be blessed, for that you were one of a kind.
Kevin T
September 11, 2021 | School
It's been 18 years and the grey whiskers are upon me Linda lol. I can just imagine you giggling hearing me say that. May god be with you my dear friend
Kevin T
September 11, 2019 | Canarsie Brooklyn, NY | Classmate
I cant believe it has been 18 years since you have been gone. I had barely 5 years in the military before you passed and now retired in Texas. God it has been a long time and I still think of you and your funny words. I miss you dearly my friend and hope to see you again ❤
Alexander Campillo
September 10, 2019 | Killeen, TX | Friend
I miss you my dear friend. You will never be forgotten ❤
Alexander Campillo
September 11, 2018 | Killeen, TX
RIP my dear friend I am just finding out about this! You were truly a great friend and classmate from our classes at Canarsie you were always so present and a joy to be around! My condolences to your family! Always thinking of you my good friend! xoxo
m ortiz
May 09, 2018 | NJ
