Obituary of Antonio Rivera

Antonio Rivera of Peekskill, NY passed away on August 7, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was 75 years old. Mr. Rivera was born in Puerto Rico to Antonio and Celia Sanchez Rivera. Prior to retiring he was a Trails Manager at FDR State Park in Yorktown and had also worked at other state parks within NY. Antonio is survived by six children; Toniann Rivera, William Rivera, Edgar Rivera, Aida Rivera, Yolanda Rivera and Yvette Rivera. Grandchildren; Matthew Rivera, Mellissa Rivera, Ti’Onna Perez, Maria Rivera West, William Rivera Jr., Theresa Rivera, Allissa Rivera, Adina Aponte, Gianna Faulkner, Shawn Rivera, Hasson, NiAsia and Da’Shea Brackeen, Devon Semedo, Christopher Rivera-Ridenhour, Mercedes Rivera-Ridenhour, Alex Williams and Milagros Williams. Great grandchildren; Matthew, Jr., Rosie, Michael, Antonio, Rodney Jr., Jonathan, Jovan, Joshua, Joel, Marquis, Jr., Ja’Nia, Zahriah, Anisa and Adrian. Also surviving are three sisters and three brothers; Ilsa, Luz Celenia, Iraida, Cesar, Edgar and Argredin. In addition to his parents, Antonio was predeceased by a daughter, Agnes (Angie) Rivera, great granddaughter, Toniann and two sisters; Leida and Olga. Visitation is Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, Peekskill, NY. Funeral Service Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 9:00AM, at the Spanish Church Tabernacle of Christ, Peekskill, NY. Interment will follow at Dale Cemetery, Ossining, NY.