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Michael Anthony, 37 of Nutley, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017.
Michael was a former physical education teacher and varsity basketball head coach at Clifton High School. He taught phys. ed. in the Newark public schools and for township schools and recreation league basketball in Bloomfield. Beloved by his students and players, he fostered teamwork and loved to see them succeed. He was also well known for his sense of humor, performing magic tricks and for his beautiful spirit and personality that captivated all who knew him. He was a graduate of Kean University in Union and attended Unity Church in Montclair.
Michael's pride and joy was his son, Jordan Anthony. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sophia (Vega) Rivera, his son, Jordan Anthony Rivera and his parents, Joe and Nilda Rivera. He also leaves his brother, Joseph Rivera and his wife, Diana, his nieces Alexa Marie and Gianna Rose Rivera and his cousin Christian Michael Gonzalez.
Relatives and friends will be received at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home (swbrownandson.com), 267 Centre St. Nutley on Saturday March 18 from 1-5 pm. A service in celebration of Michael's life will also be conducted on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to a memorial fund (www.gofundme.com/in-memorium-of-mike-rivera) would be greatly appreciated.
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