BORN

1987

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Daniel Rivera Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 26, 2015.

Daniel Rivera, age 27, was born into life on September 17, 1987, and born into eternity on May 24, 2015; adoring father of Delilah; most adoring son of Maria & Juan Rivera; beloved brother of Santa (Luis) Correa, Javier (fiancée Lisa Gutierrez) Rivera, Juan Jr. & Blanca Rivera, Marisa (fiancé Carlos Kilyan) Rivera; loving uncle of Melanie Rivera, Jesús Javier Rivera, Isabel Correa, Rey Anthony Rivera, Juan Carlos Rivera, Geovannie Qadri, Jasmine Tarafa, Jamil Qadri, Maribel Correa, Carlos Jr. Kilyan; dear grandson of Victoria & the late Silvestre Rivera, and the late Ernestina & Socorro Campuzano; fond friend, nephew and cousin of many; lifelong Chicago Bulls Fan who loved to "Play the Game." Daniel was a great son with a big heart, who always took care of his mother and daughter. We will always have you in our hearts and in our prayers until we meet again in heaven, our Guardian Angel Daniel Rivera.

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November 9, 2015

Melanie Rivera

I Love You Daniel. I Miss You So Much My Beloved Uncle. You're Always On My Mind. Until We Meet Again My Angel.

September 17, 2015

destiny barrera

i love you tio theres not a day that im not thinking about you i miss you so much tio happy birthday my king with us today tomorrow and for the rest of my life

September 14, 2015

Isabel Correa

i love you daniel.. Not a day goes by where I don't cry for you. I want you to come back . I love you my precious angel .

July 24, 2015

Sheena Sotelo-Garcia

2 months gone by and it's still so unreal. Always on my mind forever in my heart. Rest easy Daniel we all love and miss you dearly. Until we meet again.

June 13, 2015

Melanie Rivera

I love you Daniel Rivera

June 13, 2015

Melanie Rivera

I miss you every day uncle. Life will never be the same without you

June 12, 2015

Coki Herrera

Rip king brother we miss u me slim p n the hood we still cry 4 r lost of a good king

June 3, 2015

Melanie Rivera

I miss you so much Tio. You will forever remain in my heart. Thank you for blessing our family with your beautiful princess Delilah I love you so much Daniel ❤ May you rest in paradise. Until we meet again my guardian angel

May 30, 2015

Paco Mireles

R.I.P & GOD BLESS YOU !!!!

May 30, 2015

Diana

Rest in Paradise Danny. See you again...

May 29, 2015

steven silverstein

REST IN PARADISE YOUNG BROTHER AND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE RIVERA FAMILY.....

May 27, 2015

Elida Garcia (Zuniga)

Sorry for your loss Rivera family! Que descanse en paz Daniel.

May 27, 2015

gerardo zuniga

A la familia rivera. My depest condolence. Y que en paz descanse daniel.

May 26, 2015

Manuela Nunez

Rest in Paradise Daniel

May 26, 2015

Vanessa Rivera

REST IN PARADISE DANIEL
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH ❤ FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

May 26, 2015

Blanca Rivera

See you in Heaven...

May 26, 2015

Blanca Rivera

I love you Lil Bro!!!!
I know your our Guardian Angel now...you will ALWAYS be with us..and us with you!!!

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