Edwin Rivera, Sr.

October 17, 1963 - October 27, 2021

Edwin Rivera, Sr. on October 27, 2021 of Westville, Deptford Township. Age 58. Loving husband of Leona E. (nee O’Neal). Son of the late Carmelo Rivera and Natividad (nee Colon). Devoted father of Edwin Rivera, Jr. of Florida and Melissa Hill of Maryland. Beloved brother of Jose Rivera of Florida, Marsiela Allen (Jose) of Pennsylvania, Juanita Rivera (Michael) of Pennsauken, Ramonita Stewart (William) of Pine Hill, Carman Rivera (Jose) of Camden, Jorge Colon (Nichelle) of Pennsauken and the late Carmelo Rivera. Cherished grandfather of Edwin and Paul. Nephew of Felix. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Edwin was a retired Army Veteran serving over twenty-five years and worked as a bus mechanic for NJ Transit in Camden. Previously Edwin worked for Camden Post Office and was a cook for Camden City Jail. He enjoyed fishing, casinos, cruises, traveling and taking rides to NY with his grandson, playing dominoes with his family as well as going to barbecues and was a lover of dancing. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 9am to 10am in The Chapel at BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 1757 Delsea Dr., Deptford, NJ 08096. Funeral Service Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 10am in The Chapel at the funeral home. Interment Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown (Arneytown), NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. For directions, to sign online guest book and to view Edwin’s Video Tribute visit www.boucherfuneralhome.com. CDC NOW ADVISES FULL VACCINATED AND UNVACCINATED PEOPLE WEAR MASKS INDOORS.