Obituary of Ralph Rivera

RIVERA- Ralph of Holbrook, LI, on August 12, 2018. Predeceased by his loving parents Arturo & Maria Rivera, and his brother, Arturo Jr. Loving husband of Mercedes Perez and the late Victoria Rivera. Cherished father of Darlene Rivera-Spalla(John), Ralph Mark Rivera(Denise) and John Mark Rivera. Adored grandfather of Victoria, Elijah, Samantha, Alexander, Nicholas and Giavanna. Dear great grandfather of five. He leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 Mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Friday 10:45 AM, at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Holbrook, LI. Burial at the St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Thursday 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010.