Antonio Rivera, age 79, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away on August 31, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1943, in Puerto Rico.
He is survived by his wife of 56 wonderful years, Lydia; children Beatrice, Luis and Richard; grandchildren Luis, Richard, Jordan, Jasmine, Priscilla, Justin and Gianna; siblings Carmen, Lucy, Miriam, Regina, Hector, Gil Jr., Teodoro; and daughters-in-law Carmen and Lisette.
The family is comforted by knowing Antonio has joined his other brothers Angel and Robin; biological parents Ramona Acevedo, Jose Rivera; and the parents who raised him Julia Acevedo and Gil Rodriguez in Heaven.
Antonio loved to watch the old western movies, cartoons, everything about automobiles, and once in a while enjoy a good time at the casino. His happiest moments and most beloved memories were at family gatherings. Most his career work was as a steel worker in New Jersey.
There will be a gathering for the public held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 10:00am – 11:00am located at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center 95 Bishop Grady Lane Winter Park, Fl. 32792 and a Mass will be immediately following Tuesday, September 6, 2022 11:00am located at San Pedro. Interment will be held at Queen of Angels Cemetery.