Obituary: Antonio Rivera, Jr., 53, of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Cornell Memorial Home

DANBURY, CT -- Antonio Rivera, Jr., 53, of Danbury, beloved husband of Melissa (Mygan) Rivera, died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born in Greenwich on January 5, 1965, son of the late Antonio Sr., and Nereida (Santiago) Rivera.

Antonio was the first Hispanic police officer with the Greenwich Police Department, and one of the original honor guard members. Antonio was promoted to NRO in 2007 and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. Through severe health complications, Antonio remained a loyal husband, dedicated father and devoted to family and friends.

In addition to his cherished wife of 30 years, Melissa, he will be sadly missed by his children Antonio Rivera, III, and Jacqueline Rivera; his sister, Maria Morris (Timmy); his brothers, Angel (Olga) and Alberto (Laura); his in-laws, Joyce and Ned Kegelman; his sister-in-law, Loretta Catania (Christopher); and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Tuesday, August 7 between the hours of 4:30-7:30.

To light a candle please visit www.CornellMemorial.com