RIVERA- Of Chelsea, unexpectedly, March 19th. Husband of Pamela (Way). Devoted father of Gina Rivera and Edwin F. Rivera, Jr. both of Rhode Island, Daniel Rivera and Marissa Rivera both of Chelsea. Beloved brother of Carlos Rivera of Chelsea and cousin of Evelyn Carromero of Chelsea. Cherished grandfather of Reece Pietraszka. Also lovingly survived by many additional cousins as well as neices and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Tuesday, March 24th at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, CHELSEA at 9 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Monday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Edwin, at 53 years of age, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday as he prepared for work. Coming from Puerto Rico when he was 14, he worked for the last 6 six for the City of Chelsea Department of Public Works and prior to that for over 16 years as a truck driver Pepsi Cola.