Mr. Francisco "Paco" Rivera, age 80, of Deltona died July 1, 2012 in his home. Mr. Rivera was born on July 24, 2012 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, the son of Ramon Rivera and Ramona Rodriguez. He was a self-employed grocer for twenty years prior to his retirement. He loved spending time with his family and doing yardwork. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Deltona. Mr. Rivera is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ofelia; a son, Francisco Rivera, Jr.; three daughters, Mimi (Keyron) Collins, Rose Rivera (Michael Dreggars) and Jennifer Rivera; and twelve grandchildren; Alex Cruz, Debbie Cruz, Erika...
Mr. Francisco "Paco" Rivera, age 80, of Deltona died July 1, 2012 in his home.
Mr. Rivera was born on July 24, 2012 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, the son of Ramon Rivera and Ramona Rodriguez. He was a self-employed grocer for twenty years prior to his retirement. He loved spending time with his family and doing yardwork. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Deltona.
Mr. Rivera is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ofelia; a son, Francisco Rivera, Jr.; three daughters, Mimi (Keyron) Collins, Rose Rivera (Michael Dreggars) and Jennifer Rivera; and twelve grandchildren; Alex Cruz, Debbie Cruz, Erika Cruz, David Pahl, Jacob Pahl, Ryan Collins, Taylor Collins, Linda Rivera, Lisa Rivera, Jason Quinones, Jr., Juliana Quinones and Brian Quinones.
Friends may call on Tuesday, July 3rd from 3 - 3:30 pm at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, 1295 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, Florida, PH: 386-775-4260. Services will immediately follow from 3:30 pm - 4 pm with Father Frank Cerio officiating. Entombment will then be held at Deltona Memorial Gardens in Orange City.