BORN

1928

DIED

2017

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Harrisonburg, Virginia

Roberto Rivera Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 20, 2017.

Roberto "Bob" Rivera, 88, a resident of Harrisonburg passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

He was born on September 25, 1928 in Añasco, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Ricardo Rivera and Leocadia Rivera Mercado.

Bob served in the Army Air Corp from 1947-1949; He was a member of the Harrisonburg Baptist Church and enjoyed golfing and listening to classical music, his favorite was The Three Tenors.

On October 17, 1973 he married the former Kathleen Marie McCracken, who survives.

He is also survived by his children, Katie M. Ritchie of Harrisonburg, Nancy Gonzales, of Puerto Rico, LuAnn Wanger of Kansas, and Jeffery Rivera of Minnesota; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, September 22, 2017 at Woodbine Cemetery with Pastor Mark Mays officiating. Military honors will be performed by Dayton American Legion Post #27.

Friends may call at the residence at any time.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements, condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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September 22, 2017

niwagaba martin

May God comfort you through this sad moment

September 21, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Katie. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Diana Crump

September 21, 2017

Kathleen my thoughts an prayers are with you and your family.. It was such a great pleasure to know Bob an too always see the both of come to my work place..He will be deeply missed but so many great memories..I Iove you both..Tina Craig...(The Little Red Car)

September 21, 2017

Bob Keefer

I am terribly sorry for the loss of your Dad. Your Dad was always wonderful to be around. I learned a lot watching him in Court. Bob Keefer

September 21, 2017

Judy Ritchie

Katie--I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judy Ritchie

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