Efrain Lopez

Efrain Rivera of El Paso, Tx passed away on October 26, 2024. He was 90.

He was the son of the late Angelina Maisonet and Perfecto Rivera, born on April 30, 1934, in Puerto Rico.

“Frank” or “Papa” was a proud native from San Juan, Puerto Rico! Family, Friends, Food, Music and Travel were his PASSIONS! He believed in taking care of his family and did it better than anyone else. Papa always thought of others first, was inclusive, shared his time relentlessly and gave his all to his loved ones. He was “The Man”, “The Myth”, “The LEGEND”! He was currently a member of the American Legion in Brooklyn, NY., and the 1199 SEIU Union Forman. Formed his own family “Boy Scout Club” for the young men in our family.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Mitzi Rivera and Ivan Rivera, his grandchildren Albert Santiago, Samantha Santiago, Aaron Santiago, Vanessa Rivera, Melissa Rivera, Mitzi Rivera, & Jennifer Santiago, his great grandchildren Alexavier Santiago, Soraya Santiago, Destini Gonzalez, Alyssa Gonzalez, Aiden Rivera, Isabella Proton, Madison Proton, Anthony Pignalosa, Gabriella Pignalosa, Kayla Pignalosa, & Emily Rosas, and his sister Nilda Elias.

He was predeceased by his sons Frank Rivera and William Rivera and his siblings Jose Rivera, Ruben Rivera & Sonia Rivera.

Visitation will be on Saturday November 9, 2024, at Loucks Funeral Home 79 Noth Main Street Ellenville, NY from 10:30am-12:30pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s St. Andrew’s Catholic Church on Saturday at 1:00pm. Interment with full military honors will follow at Fantinekill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project. 

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