Of Tonawanda entered into rest on March 19, 2026. Beloved husband of Miguelina (nee Lugo) Rivera; loving father of Michael Angelo Rivera and Diego Angelo Rivera; dear brother of Frank Rivera, Sally Chandia, Leticia Rivera, and Milagro Alfonso; cherished godfather of Iram Torres and James Heyer; also survived by Miriam Heyer, Jimmy Papierski, Steve Torres and Michele Franceschi, who were like family to him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia Church, 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda on Wednesday, March 25 at 11:30am. No prior visitation.