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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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Yolanda & Xavier
March 10, 2022
Coach Riv - we love you, we miss you and we think of you often. Clifton High School basketball was definitely great times. Sleep In Peace Coach
Yoni Lautman
March 26, 2017
Words can not describe the shock and pain. I knew "Riv" as I called him since he worked at the day camp in Clifton. He was so kind funny and made every single person who knew him a better person. As part of a LARGE group of Jewish people from passaic clifton who knew mike and loved him I can say we are all extremely saddened and shocked. We all lost an amazing person.
kenny Tapia
March 20, 2017
Mike you will be missed!!!.I remember going to Nash Park and playing pick up games with you.You were always happy and full of life.Will miss the days that we had practice with Coach Intile.Will always be your dog Kenny T
Jennifer Narciso
March 19, 2017
My heart goes out to the whole family and all of you will be in my prayers miss him
Connie Freeman
March 18, 2017
Joe,Nilda & the Rivera family, We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Michael. May he rest in peace.You have a special angel watching over you.
Ron & Connie Freeman (Ron Freeman's parents, Southern Division Baseball)
Glorinel Pena
March 18, 2017
Mr.Rivera you will be miss you were a great teacher great person I'm still in shock you always wanted everyone to go above and beyond!! .. to the Rivera family my deepest sympathy
Glorinel Pena
Grace Piegaro
March 18, 2017
He was a good friend
March 17, 2017
R I P RIV
Yolanda A. [Xavier's Mom]
March 17, 2017
May God continue to Bless and keep the family of Coach Riv! An awesome man - he was my son's basketball coach and mentor, and he was a good friend to me. I will miss that beautiful smile and his kind words!! He was always so positive and supportive when speaking of my son and his teammates. Now an Angel watching over us all - may he rest in Peace.
Grace Piegaro
March 17, 2017
Rip Mike u will be truly miss
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