Ramon Rivera
... carpet maker, of Lowell; 80
LOWELL - Ramon Rivera, age 80, a Lowell resident since 1978, died unexpectedly Mondayafternoon, July 1, at Saints Memorial Medical Center. He was the husband of Julia (Torres)Rivera, with whon he had celebrated a 46th wedding anniversary.
He was born in Puerto Rico, Feb. 2, 1922, a son of the late Ramon and Elvira (Lebron) Rivera. He emigrated to the U.S. 40 years ago, and had lived in Framingham before moving to Lowell.
He was a retired farmer, and also manufactured rugs until his retirement in 1975.
Besides his wife, he is survived by eight children, Lydia Rodriques-Raffi of Lowell, Andy Torresof Queens, NY, Ray Rivera of Nashua NH, , Carmen and her husband Manuel Marquez ofNashua, NH, Julio Rivera and his close friend Denise of Nashua, NH, Manuel Rivera of Nashua,NH, Elvin and his wife Sandra Rivera of Lowell, Jimmy Rivera and his fiancé Kris Carbonneau ofBoynton Beach, Fla., 15 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and a sister Josefa Riveraof Puerto Rico.
A Funeral Service was held Friday, July 5, in the Tewksbury Congregational Church, followed by interment in Westlawn Cemetery,Lowell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Tewksbury Congregational Church will be appreciated.