In loving memory of Ismael Rivera of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who departed this world on April 28, 2025 at the age of 87. Ismael leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ismael Rivera to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his spouse Nereida Rivera; his parents, Isaias and Isabel Rivera (Guzman); his children, Ismael Jr. (Diana Sanches), Elizabeth Fordin (William Fordin), Dianna Quaranta (Mike Quaranta) and Richard Rivera (Linda Rashan); his grandson Richard Anthony Rivera; and his siblings, Francisco Rivera, Gregory Rivera, Gladice Acevedo and Judice Rivera. He was also cherished by several nieces and nephews and other family members.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Riverview Funeral Home (390 River Rd, Shelton, CT 06484). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Mary R. C. Church (25 Sherman St, Bridgeport, CT 06608). A burial will be held on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at 1:15 PM at the Huntington Lawn Cemetery (268 Huntington St, Shelton, CT 06484).