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Milton Rivera Obituary
Milton R. Rivera, 58, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, October 23, 2005, in St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Carol L. (Romig) Rivera. They were married for 39 years. He was a retired steelworker. Born in Savana Grande, Puerto Rico, he was a son of Flor Maria (Hernandez) Rivera of Bethlehem and Porfirio Rivera in Puerto Rico. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. He was known for his sense of humor and willingness to help everyone. He was a member of the Grover Cleveland Democratic Club, Jefferson Democratic Club and the BVFHA. He coached Northeast Little League for many years. Survivors: Wife; parents; sons, Richard and his wife Jennifer of Buford, Ga., James and his wife Lee of Bethlehem; daughter, Gina, and her fiance William Bitterlich Jr. of Bethlehem; brothers, Peter and Roy, both of Bethlehem; sisters, Mary Ann Torres and Michelle Menio, both of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Shannon, Amber, R.J., Amy, Kayla; great-granddaughter, Sara. Services: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem. Call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions: May be sent to the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Milton Rivera
Gina Luszik
October 19, 2021
16 years has gone way too fast and slow at the same time. There hasn´t been a day gone by that wouldn´t have been better with you here in it. You had a light within you that brightened everyone´s day. I am so glad that you left some of that light within me so that I can spread some of the happiness, love, and laughter that you spread to so many. I miss you with all of my heart and soul and will continue to love and cherish the memories I have of you being the best Dad in the world. Your daughter, Gina
Gene P. Miller
October 19, 2021
We will always remember that great man. We talk about him often. What a great loss to the world!!!
JANET SNYDER-FISHER
November 2, 2005
CAROL, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.I WAS YOUR KID NEIGHBOR FROM CLEARFIELD VILLAGE.IRVING LANE.
Lori Maio
November 2, 2005
Carol,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are such a caring and wonderful person, and so was Milt. God will be watching over him in a better place.
Al Carpency
October 31, 2005
Dear Carol, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your husband. I know God will help see you through this terrible time in your life.
KEVIN WOLLE
October 31, 2005
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, we are so sorry for your loss. Kevin Wolle & Lillian Tsiadis
Gina Rivera
October 30, 2005
Thank you so much to everyone for your kind words about my Dad. It is really comforting to know how many people were touched by him in such positive ways. I know that he will be greatly missed by us all.
Gene Miller Jr
October 30, 2005
I will remember Milt for his energy and great sense of humor. He made the summers we spent working with my Dad more memorable.
Jill Jerabek
October 29, 2005
Carol,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God bless you all.
Patricia Bealer
October 29, 2005
Carol and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, My prayers are with you all.
Patti (Miller) Bealer, and family
Michele Moyer (Marrero)
October 28, 2005
Dear Rivera Family,
Your family has taught me to be a better person without even trying. No words can express how much you all mean to me. No words can express how much I wish I could snap my fingers and take your pain away. You will always have a friend in me!
I love you all!!!
Tammy McCauley
October 28, 2005
Carol,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. If there is anything you need, you know your friends are here for you. God Bless!
brenda hahn
October 28, 2005
dear carol,and gina iam so sorry to hear about miltons passing.i only knew him for a short time, but he was a very nice person and will be in my prayers as will your family. may God give you strength gina i hope you and kayla are doing well. sinscere thoughts brenda.,
Sherri Aragon
October 27, 2005
Gina and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My memories of your father are that of a loving, caring individual. Cherish those wonderful memories of your lives together. The bond and dedication of your family is among the strongest I have been blessed to encounter. I ask God to embrace you and your family and help guide you through this difficult time.
Keri
October 27, 2005
Carol, Gina and Family,
I have not seen you all in so very long, Gina and I played together as children. My parents were very close to Milt and he will be saddly missed. May GOD bless Your family during this time. Remember the Happy thoughts and Treasure his memory.
With Love,
Keri (Miller)Marilyn & Gene's Daughter
Tahsa Hartzell
October 27, 2005
Carol,
I want to let you know that I will forever have Milt in my heart, mind and my prayers. He was a great guy and all the thoughts I have from my time with you both are wonderful. If you ever need a shoulder you know where to reach me. I am so sorry for all that you are going through. I love you all.
Tasha and Jada Hartzell
Jamie Steirer
October 26, 2005
Dear Carol and Family,
I want to send my deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you, Carol I know what he meant to you and your family. And I know that just by listening to the way you talked about Milton and your children. I send my love to you all, and know that if anything is needed let me know.
James Ford
October 26, 2005
Dear Carol, Ricky, Jimmy and Gina,
I just want to say how sad it makes me feel to hear about the passing of milt.He was such a wonderfull man.I have great memories of growing up next to you guys on livingston street.He will definatly be missed . I want you all to know that i love you all , and if you ever need a friend or just a shoulder to cry on don't ever hesitate to call on me.Love always Butch Ford
Darcie and Phil Wagner
October 26, 2005
Carol, Jimmy, Lee and Amy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May God's blessings be with you all and may your Milton rest in eternal peace.
Darcie and Phil Wagner
Jim & Johanna Smith
October 26, 2005
Carol & Family:
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.At a time like this nothing can be said to take the pain away. Only time and good memories will help in that process. And remember family and good friends will always be there for you.
Nancy Frack
October 26, 2005
Carol and Family,
There are not enough tears to cry for the loss of Milt. Never has there been a more fun loveing guy. Rick and I are proud to have known him. All our prayers are with you.
Rick and Nancy Frack
Pete and Linda Romig
October 26, 2005
Dear Carol, Jimmy, Ricky, Gina & Uncle Charlie,
Life is but a fleeting moment. In that moment we meet someone who made a difference in our lives; who taught us that adversity is only a stumbline block in our path. Milt was a big part in that fleeting moment. One that we will cherish until our fleeting moments meet again.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you and are here if you need anything.
Love always,
Mary Bower
October 26, 2005
Carol and family
Milton has been a good friend to me over the years and I will miss him very much Carol I know you have good memories and God will take care of you and your family my deepest sympathy to all.
Mary Bower
Bob and Denise Varcadipane
October 26, 2005
Carol,Jimmy, Leeann and Gina,
I am very saddened to hear the news of your loss. I know that this must be a really hard time in all of your lives and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your families.
Bob and Denise Varcadipane
kenneth hartzell
October 26, 2005
I'll miss my bestfriend. The tears just won't stop. No one better then me understands the battles with health, and other struggles. Rest in peace and God bless you. You are in my prayers. I will always Love you like a brother.
Ruth Hartzell
October 26, 2005
Words cannot express the loss and sorrow I feel. Carol You and Miltie are like Family. We Love all of you so much.Miltie will be missed. He will always be in our hearts and prayers.I will always treasure all of our times together.
connie lindeman (mcCarthy)
October 25, 2005
carol my deepest sympathy. i haved not see you in a long time.carol &kids & family milt well be missed very much
corinna,willie schooner
October 25, 2005
Dear Carol and family,,,, We were sorry to hear of the passing of milt,We will always remenber him as a special person always willing to help..we hope your memories will help you in this sad time,,thinking of you ,,The Schooner Family..
PEGGY JOHNSON
October 25, 2005
Dear Carol and family,
Milt was and always will be a special guy. He will be missed.
God Bless
The Johnson family
Missy Reynolds
October 25, 2005
Lee and Jimmy,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Carol, Gina and the rest of the Rivera family. The hardest part of love is letting go...but you can hold on to the good memories of Milt. Remember that we love you and we are only a phone call away.
With Love,
Missy, Jae and Ashleigh
Dawn and Scott Shive
October 25, 2005
Lee and Jimmy,
Know you both are on our minds and in our hearts. We love you very much. Please pass along our deepest sympathies to Carol and the rest of your family.
LAUREN HUGO
October 25, 2005
CAROL AND FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MILT WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. WE ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING HIM AT THE GROVER CLEVELAND. MAY WONDERFUL MEMORIES GIVE YOU COMFORT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
LAUREN AND BEN HUGO
Kim Throckmorton
October 25, 2005
Lee & Jimmy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Milt's family. It was always such a pleasure to see them when we would come home to PA. We hope you are able to find some peace and know that Milt has finally found his as well. Please give hugs and kisses to Amy, Carol, Gina, Kayla, Ricky, Jennifer, Amber, and RJ.(Shannon too. Know that you are only a thought away, for there is no distance in love.
Love, Kim, Michael, Morgan, & Jordan
Lisa Davis
October 25, 2005
To Carol and her family,
We are so sorry to here of Milts passing. We did not know both of you very long, but Tom and I know we met to loving people in the last year. We will miss him greatly.
Love Lisa and Tom
Kris Newhall
October 25, 2005
Carol, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. I'll miss Milts smiling face at the Jeffs, it was a pleasure being his waitress on the weekends, I will miss him a great deal.
Debbie Wrabel
October 25, 2005
Dear Carol, Gina and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Milt. You are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gary and Debbie Wrabel, and family.
Diane Shaw
October 25, 2005
Dear Carol and Family:
No words can express the loss we all feel at the passing of Miltie. There will definetely be a void in all our lives as we considered him and all of you part of our "family". The laughter and the friendship we all have shared and the way Milt always had a way to make us all smile will never be forgotten. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and always will remain "family". Love, Diane, Gary, Alberta (Mom) Jessica & Jenn
Kimberly Zurowski
October 25, 2005
My heart goes out to the family of Milton Rivera. It has been said that a parent shares the best qualities he posses with his children. Knowing Gina helps me appreciate what a fun loving, kind and generous man Milton must have been. Many feel the loss of such a person. Please know that your fiends and loved ones care about you and are praying for you during this time of tremendous grief.
Gene & Marilyn Miller
October 25, 2005
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Milt. We mourn his loss.
Debby Miller/Watkins
October 25, 2005
Charles, Carol, Diane and Family,
I have not seen you all in a very long time, but Diane and I played together as children. My parents were very close to Milt and he will be greatly missed. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time. Always remember what a wonderful man and friend he was.
Gene & Marilyn Miller
October 25, 2005
Our deepest sympathy is sent to the family of Milt Rivera. He was a dear friend and will be sorely missed.
Cindy Burk
October 25, 2005
Milt your going to be sadly missed by everyone you touched in your life, to Carol and the kids and yor neices and grandaughter. milt no matter what you went through in all your years you always tried to make everyone around you happy and always managed to make people smile, I'll never forget all the years we had and all the memories of our friendship and how you helped me out when I was down.To Carol and the boys and to Gina you know Milt loved each and everyone of you and you'll have his memories in your heart forever, I'm so saddened and wish I could be there to comfort all of you and your Mom. Milt I loved you and your family I felt like we were family instead of friends you'll forever be in my heart Milt and I'll never forget your smile.
Love Cindy and Family
David, Lena and Zachery Romig
October 25, 2005
Dear Aunt Carol and family,
There are no words that can express how much Uncle Milt will be missed. May happy memories comfort you.
Love David, Lena and Zachery
LINDA&BILL GOTTWALD
October 25, 2005
DEAR CAROL,GINA,BILLY & KAYLA,
WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW SAD WE WERE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.MAY YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF MILT AND KNOWING THAT HE IS AT PEACE COMFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME.
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