Tony Rivera

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Susan Rivera; Daughter, Jeannette (Pat) Malaspina; Grandchildren, Brian(Leah)Wilson and Kelly (Ben) Ottman; Nephew, Bradley(Marge) Stockwell and their children, Charlie and Felicity; Niece, Melissa Stockwell and 6 precious Great Grandchildren.

After years of working as an electrician in the New York City area, he moved to Schoharie, NY. to work at GE Research and Development Center in Schenectady, NY where he was Facilities Manager. Tony retired in 1997 and moved to Estero, FL where he loved to play golf, workout at his community fitness center, and play his harmonica. Those who knew him also knew his passion for bagels(TBF), his church, First Assembly of God, and of course his family.

A memorial service and celebration of Tony's life, where he was a faithful member, will be held at First Assembly Of God, 4701 Summerlin Rd. Ft. Myers, FL 33919 on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:30 AM. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 11:00 until service time at the church.

The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses of Hope Hospice for the wonderful total care they gave to both Tony and Susan.

Memorial donations may be sent to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft.Myers, FL 33908 or First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Rd., Ft. Myers, FL 33919.

Arrangements for final care have been entrusted to Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, 12777 State Road 82, Ft Myers, FL 33913, (239) 334-4880. To share a memory, photo, or provide condolences, please visit www.leememorialpark.com.