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Erik Rivera Obituary
Born in Woonsocket he was son of Guadalupe (Santana) Rivera of Yonkers, New York and the late Gilfredo "Tiger" Rivera. Erik was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket and a graduate of Woonsocket High School class of 1985.
Erik worked as an auto mechanic for many years.
Erik was a car guy through and through. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of all things automotive and was an avid car enthusiast.
Right up there with cars Erik was a motorcycle enthusiast. Riding on his motorcycle was pure joy and exhilaration for Erik.
Erik will be remembered as a friendly and outgoing person. He had a large circle of friends. He lived each and every day to the fullest. Even in the face of his health struggles over many years Erik always managed to keep a cheerful and positive outlook on life.
In addition to his mother Erik is survived by three sisters Irene Beech and her husband Brian of Woonsocket, Brenda Cassarino and her husband Rocco of Manahawkin, New Jersey and Valerie Rivera of Yonkers, New York. Erik was the beloved uncle of Julia Beech and Rocco and Luca Casssarino. He is also survived by his extended family of aunts and uncles and cousins in both the Rhode Island and New York area.
Services for Erik will be on Saturday June 25, 2022 with visiting hours from 8:30-10:30am at Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Holy Trinity Parish (OLQM Church) 1409 Park Ave. Woonsocket. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket.
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