Jose Manuel Rivera Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jose Manuel Rivera, of Waukegan, suddenly passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2015. Jose was born on April 7, 1947 in Villalba, Puerto Rico to Lydia Rivera and Jose Estrada. He came to the United States at a young age. He married Brunilda Ortega and together they had three daughters; Brenda (Mario) Rivera, Lydia Rivera and Damarixa (Rogelio Jr.) Montoya. Jose retired from R. Lavin and Sons, Inc. located in North Chicago, Illinois. He was well known by many as Papi Joe. Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Lydia Rivera and Jose Estrada; and daughter Lydia Rivera. Jose leaves to cherish his memory his two daughters Brenda and Damarixa; ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He will be truly missed. A visitation will be held on Friday August 14, 2015 from 5 pm - 9 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan 1521 Washington Street Waukegan, IL 60085, Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday August 15, 2015 at 10 am at St. Anastasia Catholic Church 624 Douglas Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085. Interment will be immediately following Mass, at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. Services are under the direction of The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, please sign our online guestbook at www.thememorialchapelofwaukegan.com, For information please call (847) 623-3730.

Jose Manuel Rivera

April 7, 1947 - August 11, 2015