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Irving Rivera Obituary
January 28, 1940 - June 21, 2025
Irving Rivera, 85, of Orion, passed away June 21, 2025, at his home.
Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 220 E 22nd Ave, Coal Valley, Ill. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at the church. Cremation will take place following the services and inurnment will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate.
Irving was born on January 28, 1940, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, the son of Rosario and Rudesinda (Caraballo) Rivera. He married Rosamaria Glaser on March 4, 1962.
Irving was a U.S. Veteran, having served in the Army and was a Bronze Star Recipient. He had been employed in logistics for the U.S. Government, retiring in 1997. Irving enjoyed gardening, traveling, and was a member of the German American Family Club and Mary Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Survivors include his children, Ramona (Larry) Cuppy, Michael (Michele) Rivera, Mark (Donna) Rivera, Manuela Rivera, Claudia (Mark) Gremillion, Christopher (Samantha) Rivera; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Maria Rivera.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosamaria.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd.
1301 4th St., Orion, IL 61273
(309)526-3325
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