Antonio Rivera Medina

RIVERA MEDINA, Antonio, "Tony", age 91, formerly of Bayamon, Puerto Rico passed away Friday October 26, 2018. He was a proud veteran of the U.S Army National Guard of Puerto Rico with an Honorable discharge on 16th December, 1966. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son and uncle, lovingly known as “Toñin” by his wonderful nieces, nephews and extended family. Tony was a member in good standing at St. Paul’s Catholic Church until illness became an impediment. At St Paul’s, he was a leader in the “Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Providencia”, he organized and assisted in the greeting of parishioners before Mass and in other church committees for several years. Tony's talents were many, he was an example for all to follow, and he was an avid dominoes player, an excuse he used to entertain his friends who are also aficionados’ of the game. He will be remembered by all for his extraordinary generosity, his loving ways and heart of gold.

Preceded in death by his parents Julian and Paula Rivera, his brother Francisco (Paco) Rivera and his sisters Crucita and Elena Rivera. He is survived by his brother Jose Manuel (Celin) Rivera, by the love of his life and wife of 58 years, Mariana Rivera Chinea; daughters, Rose Marie and Maryann Rivera and family pet Jordan; son, Antonio Rivera Jr. his wife Maria Victoria Rivera and their daughters Victoria and Veronica Rivera; son Carlos Antonio Rivera and his wife Maria Numidia Rivera and their children Allison Sofia and Thiago Alexander. The extended and supportive family includes numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Religious services will begin at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church the visiting Pastor Carlos officiating. There will be no burial, we have opted for cremation. The family will only have a mass with military honors. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful support of our friends and extended family.