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Henry Rivet Obituary
EAST GREENBUSH - Rivet, Henry G., Col. USAF Ret., 101, of East Greenbush, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Nursing Home.
Son of Joseph A. and Yvonne D. (Mailloux) Rivet.
Col. Rivet was past commander of the Capital District Retired Officers Assembly, past president of the East Greenbush Rotary, Charter member of Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2703, and past vice president of the East Greenbush JC's.
He served in Europe during WWII as a heavy bomber pilot with 30 missions over Germany, served as a refueling tanker pilot during the Cold War, and six years of Reserve R + D scientist at Rome Air Development Center.
He was a Research Scientist for Henry Rivet Inc. for years.
He is survived by a brother, Roger J. Rivet; and eight wonderful nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth J. Teator; and his brother, Raymond L. Rivet.
A Mass will be held in Henry's memory on Monday, March 10, at 8:30 a.m., in the Church of St. Mary's, at Clinton Heights, 163 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends and family are invited to call the night prior, Sunday, March 9, from 4-6 p.m., in the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home Inc., Rensselaer. Interment will be in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie.
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Memories and Condolences
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Laura Klein
March 10, 2025
just heard about Henry´s passing...I i am a nurse at Hawthorne Ridge and had the honor of caring for him! He was an amazing man!!!! This world truly lost a great man!!!
A grateful American
March 10, 2025
God rest your soul, Col. Rivet, and thank you for your service to our country!
Jim Shepard and Patti
March 9, 2025
peace Mr. Rivet
The Ruff´s (Bethann)
March 8, 2025
The Rivet´s were our neighbors growing up. Great memories going to their house on Halloween. Mrs. Rivet always dressed up to answer the door. Fun times. Thank you for your service Mr. Rivet. Rest peacefully.
The Concolino Family
March 8, 2025
Condolences to Henry's family. He was a neighbor since 1964.
Peter Westfall
March 8, 2025
The greatest generation indeed. Thank you .
Rest in peace sir.
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