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2005
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2025
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Avery Rivera Obituary
Avery is best known for his infectious smile and laugh, twinkly eyes and goofy personality that would make everyone smile and light up the room. To know him was to be loved. Avery was a 2023 graduate of Saint Bernard's in Uncasville. Prior to Saint Bernard's, Avery was a student at Butler Elementary School and Cutler Middle School in Mystic.
Avery had a creative imagination that made him an amazing writer and photographer. He had a flair for cooking, most recently making dinner for his family a few nights a week. Avery was an avid athlete and basketball player with a love for the game but more importantly, the people who he got to play with. He loved fishing and boating around Beebe Cove and Long Island Sound where he grew up catching striped bass early in the morning watching the sun come up. As a child, Avery loved riding bikes with friends to the Noank Town Dock and GLP where he would spend hours swimming and hanging out with his twin brother and childhood friends. Avery had a love for all animals especially his family pets, Buoy, Moose and Mowgli. He loved cars and enjoyed taking fast, long car rides listening to his music with the wind in his hair.
Avery is survived by his mother Allison Socha; fathers, Luis Rivera Jr. and Jeremy Socha; twin brother Chase Rivera; sisters, Olivia and Keighly Socha and Summer Rivera; and brother Reily Socha. He is also survived by his grandparents, Patricia Tramel, Blanca Rivera, Alan and Janet Hill and Melinda Marshall; and great-grandmother Frances Hill. Avery is predeceased by his grandfather Frank Socha. Avery is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who were more than friends, but family to him.
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street in Mystic. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Avery's name to Mona's House Animal Rescue, 704 Gungywamp Road, Groton, CT 860-574-9541.
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Monica Marsh
March 28, 2025
Luis and family
My heart is so heavy right now. My prayers for you and your family.
Altagracia Dube-Colin
March 26, 2025
Remember when he came to drop his mom to work. Yes, he was a good young man. My condolences to ALL who affected by this tragedy accident. I will never forget seeing you and your mom together laughing...
Francie Grigg
March 26, 2025
I have such fond memories of Avery as a little first grader! My prayers and heart go out to all of you.
Kimberly Barcelona
March 26, 2025
Prayers for you and your family.
Courtney Schuyler
March 26, 2025
I am so sorry for your families loss. Avery was always so sweet and his smile really did light up the room. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time!
Ryan Thibeault
March 26, 2025
Allison and Jeremy,
I am so beyond sorry to hear about the loss of Avery. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. From the outside looking in I can see that you are a close family and will lean on each other for support. May Avery rest in paradise doing all the things he loves to do.
Natalina
March 25, 2025
I´ll never forget that smile FOREVER 20 AVERY YOU ARE SO LOVED
Ms. Harvey (Harbor)
March 24, 2025
Ms. Socha, I am so sorry to hear about Avery. I'm praying for you and your family. With love, my sincere condolences.
Vanessa Valentín
March 24, 2025
My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Crispino Family
March 24, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss
Stephanie Valentin Abbott
March 24, 2025
My thoughts and prayers for the family. Thinking of you and your family; My deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sofia Kydonaki
March 24, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Titi Maria valentin
March 23, 2025
Always in our hearts. Will miss your birthday memories of 10 years and 1 day apart from my twin boys your cousins . In our memories forever.
Mary Klar
March 23, 2025
I met Avery and Chase on their first day of 6 th grade. They both had bow ties and new haircuts, brightening up the whole school. They always made me smile when I was substituting in their class. My heart goes out to the whole family at this time.
Steve Lindblad
March 23, 2025
Rest in peace Avery. Allison & Jeremy-there are no word's to express my sympathy for you and your family.
Sherry Cutler
March 23, 2025
I worked as a paraprofessional at Butler when Avery was in 2nd grade-5th, then again at Cutler 6-8. He was always one of my favorites. He was funny, kind, and always such a good friend to all. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, especially to Chase. I share with you my deepest condolences.
MaryAnne White
March 23, 2025
My thoughts and prayers for Avery´s family! Keep your beautiful memories close! I am so sorry for your loss!
Dave Fairman
March 23, 2025
Rest in Peace
Valerie Krol
March 22, 2025
Allison and Jeremy ,
I'm so saddened to hear about Avery . While working with him he always made me laugh and smile . My thoughts are with you and your family at this unimaginable time and you are in my prayers .
Heather St.Louis
March 22, 2025
I so sorry for your loss.
Dave Fairman
March 22, 2025
Rest in Peace
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