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Jose Rivera Obituary

Jose Rivera Jr., 48, of New Britain and Bristol passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. Born in Bronx, New York he was the son of Jose Rios and Carmen Rivera. Jose played high school basketball and baseball but loved his basketball and loved watching football. He was a big NY Giants fan and was a hard Yankees fan. Jose loved painting and drawing. He loved his last job at Friendly's in Waterbury before it closed, where he was proud of being a dishwasher. Jose loved spending time with his daughter and even more when his grandson was born. He enjoyed seeing family and friends and always checked up on his cousins or friends that became like family. Surviving are his daughter, Anjelica Rivera, his son, Anthony Rivera and his grandson, Kingston Diaz. Also surviving are his sisters and brother from the Bronx and Michigan; his nephew, Joseph; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Anthony Rivera. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Jose Rivera Jr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by WFSB on Mar. 25, 2025.

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Lisa shaw

April 2, 2025

I love u bro damn may u sleep in peace I'll never forget u out that smile

Angel Rivera

March 27, 2025

I can´t believe he´s gone I grew up with Jose he was like a brother to me him and his brother we went to school together i just spoke to him a couple weeks ago he came to my house to see me and my brother when my mom passed away I used to chill with him in the drive i miss you and love you Chex rest in peace my brother love you always and forever still in shock

Debbie C.

March 26, 2025

I am still trying wrap my head around you being gone! You were a great person who had a lot of love to give! Rest in peace you will definitely be missed

Onix matos

March 26, 2025

Rest easy brother you were something special until we meet up again

Miguelito

March 26, 2025

Chex blaze!! Can´t believe this is real, god bless you. May you rest in peace

Christine

March 26, 2025

You were one of a kind, anyone that knew you would say the same, you always made me laugh with your crazy larger then life personality i will forever cherish the memories & laughs!! Until we meet again my friend watch over us all!! R.I.P CHEX

Earl and Gloria Warthen

March 26, 2025

Rest in paradise we will always miss you you were truly family

Senaca

March 26, 2025

I'll never forget you gone too soon my forever friend until we meet again Madd love till the end

Nicole

March 26, 2025

You shined like a diamond. You were exactly that, A diamond in the rough. Anyone that knew you should consider themselves blessed with a real person in their corner. When you loved, you loved hard. And this is one of the many things I will miss. Rock the heavens and watch over your friends and family like you did when you were here

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