Maria (Cartagena) Rivera

Maria Rivera, 105, of Jersey City, entered peacefully into eternal life on Friday, October 18th at her home.  Born May 25, 1914 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, she lived in Jersey City most of her life. 

Faithfully devoted to raising her family, she is the cherished mother of: Gloria E. Rivera, Felicita Rivera, Elvira Rivera, Angela M. Rivera, Maria Teresa Rivera, Miguel Angel Rivera, Luis Rivera, Carmen Nereda, Ida Luz Ramos, Leonilda Rivera & the late Victor Manuel Rivera, beloved and proud grandmother of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m & 7:00 to 9:00 p.m at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ,  07306 ( For GPS best to use parking lot address: 14 Stagg St.).   Funeral Services & Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 9:30 a.m at the funeral home. Follow by Interment, 11:00 a.m at Bayview Cemetery, 321 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305