Pipo I miss you so much . Missing your daily calls and FaceTiming  . I Will forever have you in my Heart ❤️ ❤️❤️ My Sweet, Loving and Caring Brother.Thanks for all the Great Memories we had together .❤️❤️❤️RIP 🙏❤️🙏😘😘😘😘😘

My Dear Pipo you don’t know how Much I Miss You. We had so many plans to go out and explore different places in Florida. Now you are gone and my Heart is aching 😭😭😭Till we meet again in Heaven .RIP my sweet Brother 🙏🙏

Thank you for all the memories we made, for being the best husband, father to my children and papa to Melanie.  Till we meet again.💜

What can I say about Manny? He was a kind and gentle person. The love of cars bonded our friendship. I would enjoy going to car shows and the track together. He was a family man he really loved his family.  in all the years I knew him I never heard him say anything unkind about anyone,that’s rare in today’s world. I asked him to be my best man at my wedding and he gladly excepted. It made my wedding that much more special. I will truly miss him and the laughs we shared. Rest in peace my friend

Tio Pipo
When I think of my tio Pipo I think of the deep impact he had on my life that I didn't even realize had occurred until he was gone. Sometimes you take for granted the most stable love in your life. Thinking it will be present untill the end of time. 
It was so stable and true and pure. 
He was the sweet hum of love in the background of my life. 
Always there. 
His voice would make you melt. Make you feel safe and at home whenever you saw him and whenever he gave you a kiss and hug. Hi baby he would say. 

I've been reminiscing. On my childhood. How special he made it without even trying. The time spent with cousins and family at the house in Brentwood was magical. Playing up and down and all around the house. Watching movies or staying up late while the family watched the fight that he ordered on pay per view. The best bc the cousins could play and stay up for longer than usual. and I'll never forget pretending to be mermaids swimming in the pool he always had ready to go for us. "When are you corming to visit i have the pool ready" 

He was the best. 

Thank you tio for being so kind for being so funny (friendly's Ice cream scoop drop. Annie will know what I'm talking about haha ) thank you for being such a light in this world and such a pure heart. 

I always knew how much love I had for you. Of course. But seeing how many people appeared for you when you passed was so moving and inspiring. So many people. Weeping and aching. So many people you touched with your love. I want to be more like you. Soft and patient and kind. Loving and sweet. I'm going to miss you so much Tio. Help me to be more like you. Oh my Tio Pipo. My heart still aches......Till we meet again my sweet sweet Tio Pipo.

Tio Pipo, you were so kind, so funny, and you embraced everyone as if you knew them forever. I feel like I got that from you. I'll hold on to these memories; our dinner outings, trips to your house in Long Island and in FL, meetings at the park with the kids... fixing things around our house, our cars and i'm holding on to your plants that you just gave me straight from your garden. I'll cherish them! Thank you for everything you did for us and shared with us. I love you. - From your neice,  Angie.

You were so tall and always well put together but you never looked down on others. You were such a safe person. A caring, gentleman who did not hide his affection and love for his family.

Carter misses you very much. This is the first time he has experienced such a loss. We pray together and hold on to these memories. Thank you for giving him this moment. A beautiful memory with you in your brilliant car!

I'm so happy you were able to continue your passion of working on this gorgeous Classic car. It is a major part of you that still lives on. You were an artist in mechanic form. I can relate to that. Driving in your beautiful car was such a privilege and honor as I've seen you working on it since I was a little girl. I know you'd love for me to share this footage of our ride with the world and I will, gladly!

My dear Uncle, Tio Pipo, I miss you so much. It is still unreal. Such a shock. On the day you left, we spoke, I was hoping to meet you with the family for dinner. You said you were going to stay home because you went out the night before and Haydee was going to cook for Jonathan. You said you'd talk to me later. 
...
Come back, let's talk again. 
Will you meet me in my dreams? I believe you will. I look forward to that.

Pipo I will be missing your daily calls and the sound of your voice and the word's I love you too. My heart is broken  in a million peaces. You was such a loving ,kind , and caring man.  You will never be forgotten ❤️ 
Rest in peace my handsome flower. I love you forever and a day. Till we meet again. My brother.

This is a heartbreak for real.  I knew Manny since we worked together at Dick Gidron Ford beginning in 1987.  He taught me so much about fixing cars.  We had so much fun going to the track and teaching our sons what we knew.  They even grew up loving the track and having their own race cars.   This is a legacy that we shared with them.  I’m sorry my friend that we will not be fulfilling the dreams we had of spending quality retirement time in Florida.  I just didn’t get there soon enough.  I love you and will miss you.  Trevor

Heart broken to hear of Manny’s passing - a great  and loyal friend - hard working , a gifted professional to his trade.  We will always think of Manny as the loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather that he was - his  beautiful family priority #1 - truly a wonderful , kind, generous and funny guy - so many good memories xo 
 Rest in eternal peace xo buddy- we will hold you and your family in our thoughts and Prayers🙏🏻
Our Deepest sympathy  and condolences…
Love Joe and Evelyn Scalise🩷🙏🏻🩷
Oak Beach NY

A gentle giant.
An honorable man.
A kind man. 
The loss is immeasurable.
Our loss is heaven’s gain.
May he rest in everlasting peace.

Truly a huge loss of an amazing and kind man.
Will be missed greatly 😢

Sending my deepest condolences to you,family ,as well as friends… My prayers go out to all … In my thoughts and heart… 
Love you cuz… 

Judith Sepulveda

Una persona maravillosa..muy noble , siempre presto a ayudar . Mi familia que tuvo el placer de conocerlo …se quedan con muy lindos recuerdos …vuela alto Manny 🥹

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thinking of you in these difficult times.
From Gabriel and Carmen and Nieves family.

The memory of a great man will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Manny was a beacon of light, a pillar of strength, and a source of inspiration to so many. His kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who crossed his path. Though he may no longer be with us in person, his spirit will continue to guide and watch over us. May his legacy of goodness and love serve as a source of comfort and strength during this difficult time. His memory will always be a blessing to us all.

You brought happiness to all who were around you. We will never forget our times together sharing love and laughter!

Ray and Nancy

Thank you for the wonderful times we spent together! You will truly be missed. Rest in peace, my friend!

Ray

I'm vey sad to hear this news! Manny was awesome! I miss being a kid and going over to watch boxing and just kickin it. Really great times! The Rivera's were always good to me! My family and I would like to give our condolosences to all of the family and our prayers are with you all!

We where together on Saturday and Monday you left us you will be miss RIP MANNY

Such a gentleman and fun to be with. You will be missed until we meet again in eternity 💜

Words can’t describe how sorry I am for Uncle Manny’s passing. I will always have the fondest memories of him. His kindness, laughter and the love he had for his family  was something so genuine and pure. Uncle Manny is truly one the the kindest men I  have known. He will be missed by so many. May he rest in Peace. Sending my prayers of comfort to the family during this difficult time. 
Love you all, Lizzette

You will forever be remembered as the kindest, gentle man I’ve ever known. Heaven gained a very sweet angel. Rest in Heavenly peace uncle Manny! 
Photo taken July 4th, 2022

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Manuel Rivera

May 31, 1955 – February 26, 2024

Deltona Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens

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