Jose L. Rivera, Sr.

Jose L. Rivera, Sr. of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 1, 2025. Husband of Melanie Fletcher; father of Albert Fletcher, Tabitha (Margie) Applelanis, Jose Rivera, Jr., JuanCarlos Luis Rivera, Melvin Rivera, Jonathan Rivera (Vanessa Gonzalez), Rosa Rivera and Maria Rivera; grandfather of many loving grandchildren; son of the late Rosa M. Sanchez and the late Carlos Rivera; brother of Rosa Rivera, Miriam Rivera, Melvin Rivera, Jose Victor Rivera, Carlos Louis Rivera, Juan Rodriguez, and the late Carmen E. Rivera, Carlos Juan Rivera and Ramon Rodriguez; predeceased by nephew, Melvin Rivera, Jr.; also loved by many friends and family.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Sunday (August 10th) from 1-5 PM.