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Brian Rivera Obituary

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro hijo y hermano Brian Wilson Rivera, quien falleció el 28 de Septiembre del 2025, a la edad de 24 años. Brian fue un hijo muy deseado que nos enseñó a ser padres con su espíritu siempre alegre, cordial y amable.
Brian asistió a la escuela de West New York #1, West New York Middle School y High Tech High School. Después se unió a la Universidad de Rutgers para estudiar Psicología. Brian siempre fue emprendedor y servicial.
Brian tenía pasión por el tenis y se integró a la familia Soled Out. A los 21 años se independizó y fue a vivir a la ciudad de North Bergen, donde trabajó como despachador. Brian estaba en el proceso para integrarse en la academia para convertirse en policía para el pueblo de North Bergen.
Brian fue el mejor hermano para Chris, siempre protector y un ejemplo a seguir. Amaba el fútbol, su deporte preferido. Jugó para el pueblo de West New York desde muy temprana edad. Siempre estuvo involucrado en varios equipos alrededor de New Jersey. Otra de sus pasiones era organizar juegos amistosos. Los clubes de su vida fueron la Selección Peruana, Chelsea y el Real Madrid.
Brian será profundamente extrañado por todos los que lo amamos y conocieron.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our son and brother, Brian Wilson Rivera, who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 24. Brian was a much-desired son who taught us how to be parents with his always cheerful, cordial, and kind spirit.
Brian attended West New York School #1, West New York Middle School, and High Tech High School. He later enrolled at Rutgers University to study psychology. Brian was always wanting to learn new things and enjoyed helping others.
Brian had a passion for sneakers and joined the Soled Out family. At 21, he moved out on his own to the town of North Bergen, where he worked as a dispatcher. Brian was scheduled to attend the police academy to become a North Bergen police officer.
Brian was the best brother to Chris, always protective and a role model. He loved soccer, his favorite sport. He played for West New York from a very young age. He was always involved with various teams around New Jersey. Another one of his passions was organizing friendly soccer matches. His favorite teams included the Peruvian National Team, Chelsea, and Real Madrid.
Brian will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St Judes Childrens Foudation.
Let the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Brian, please visit our floral store.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by westernmassnews on Oct. 6, 2025.

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