Myra A. Rivera

Myra A. Rivera

Myra Rivera Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 22, 2010.
Myra A. Rivera (nee Hilbert), 66, of Toms River, formerly of Rahway, died on Jan. 21, 2010, in Community Medical Center, Toms River. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, 275 W. Milton Ave., Rahway. The family will greet guests from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Born in Rahway, Mrs. Rivera lived there until moving to Toms River 11 years ago. She graduated from Rahway High School in 1961 and worked as a clerk for the grand jury in the Union County Prosecutor's Office in Elizabeth for 26 years until retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Ocean Vintage Automobile Club of Seaside. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Rivera; one son, Robert and his wife, Carol White; two stepsons and three stepdaughters; two sisters, Jane Griffin and Nancy Meseroll, two grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Van Dyke Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 99 Route 37 West, Toms River, N.J. 08755-6423.

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January 16, 2025

Barbara Pierro posted to the memorial.

January 16, 2024

Barbara Pierro posted to the memorial.

January 16, 2023

Barbara Pierro posted to the memorial.

Barbara Pierro

January 16, 2025

To my dear sweet friend, you have been gone for 15 years now, I miss you so much. Brian and I talk about you all the time. RIP sweet lady. Love you. Barbara

Barbara Pierro

January 16, 2024

14 yeas have gone bye and I still think of you every day my dear friend. I miss you so much. Will meet again. Love, Barbara

Barbara Pierro

January 16, 2023

thirteen years have past and I still think of you every day my friend. I miss you so much. I know we will meet again. RIP Myra.

barbara pierro

January 16, 2022

Myra, I still think of you lovingly as a good friend. I miss our talks and your friendship. RIP My friend

Barbara Pierro

January 16, 2020

I can't believe it's been 10 years you went to heaven. I miss you Myra and think of you every day. Till we meet again. Your loving friend. Barbara

The Wavershaks

January 27, 2010

Rudy and Family,

Our thoughts are with you, Rudy... Myra will be deeply missed.

Love,
Janice, Russ and Wesley

Marie Ferreira

January 23, 2010

Rudy and Family,

Haven't seen Myra in years but loved to work with her in the Prosecutor's Office. She will be missed all the same.

Marie Ferreira

John Langan

January 23, 2010

To Rudy and Family, Myra is at peace in the presence of God.You will be in my prayers during this difficult time.May you find comfort.
John Langan

Linda Stout

January 22, 2010

Carol and family
Sylvia and family,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories of Myra bring a smile to your face and give you comfort.

Barbara & Brian Thomas

January 22, 2010

To Rudy and Family,
Our prayers are with you. Myra was the best. I couldn't ask for a better friend. I'm going to miss her so much. Just know that she is with the Lord and is no longer in pain.
Love,
Barbara & Brian

Michele Brown

January 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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