Celia was the loving wife of 71years to Angel Rivera and the beloved mother to: Celia Graham (Michael),
George Rivera (Deceased), Lillian Rivera, Nelson Rivera (Lisa Lonecke), Johnny Rivera, Lourdes DelRio (Steven),
David Rivera (Lisa), Angel Rivera (MIchelle), Ivelisse Siegel (Clifford), and beloved grandmother to: Kirk, Blaine, Zenalee, Christopher, Dana, Derek, Kourtney, Jonathan, Steven, Elise, Justina, Danny, Justin, Casey and Tyler, and numerous great grandchildren.
The family would like to give special thanks to Celia's long-term caregiver Kysarys Pereyra and to her family.
Celia was a valued member of the Schoenstatt Family in New York. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, 337 Cary Ave. Staten Island, NY 10310