Antonio Rivera Obituary
Antonio Rivera, 69, of Trenton, died peacefully on October 9, 2025 at Capital Health Systems at Fuld.
Antonio was born on October 11, 1955 in Jayuya, PR to parents Ovidio Rivera and Ramona Ortiz. He didn't finish school, however he was as smart as they come. He worked as a laborer for over 40 years, 15 with IEW and over 30 with Joseph Jingoli and sons when he joined Local 172 labor union until he retired in 2014.
Antonio loved working with his hands, building things, gardening, and landscaping. He also enjoyed pig roasts and playing dominoes with family and friends as well as working on cars with his fellow mechanics.
Predeceased by his parents, Ovidio Rivera and Romana Ortiz; his sister, Anna Rivera, two brothers, Benjamin Ortiz, and Angel Rivera. A cancer survivor, Antonio is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy Rivera with whom he shares 5 children; Antonio Jr. and wife Tracy, Ramona and husband John, Jason and wife Beckie, Sylvia and husband Jorge, and Amanda; 18 grandchildren, Mikal, Mikayla, Damon, RayShaun, RJ, Rose, Joshua, Dominic, Isiah, Jalissa, Adriana, Juan, Javier, Jarell, Jayms, Rasheen, Reese, and Alise; his brothers, Ruben, Rafael, Luis, and Joe, and his sister, Carmen Rivera; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday October 17, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, 2141 South Broad Street, Hamilton, NJ 08610.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
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