Of Buffalo entered into rest on May 13, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Sonia (nee Guadalupe) Rivera; devoted father of Maria Rivera, Melinda Rivera, Lisa (Christopher) Dwyer, and Christopher (Dana) Rivera; cherished grandfather of Michael (Nydia), Sephanie (Nino), Shelby (Joshua), Cody, Matthew (Tamara), and Sean (Mackenzie); great-grandfather of Kaiden, Melinda, Dominic, Eva, Lyllian, Dustin Rose, Lyla, and Avana; dear brother of Miguel (Elizabeth) Rivera and Edie Rivera; predeceased by ten siblings; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Wednesday, May 20 from 4-7, where a prayer service will follow at 7pm. Inurnment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation.