Ariel Rivera, age 44, the beloved son of Carmen Rivera,  has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on January 24, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT;  He was born in  Bronx, New York but had relocated to the Bridgeport Area many years ago;  Ariel was a gem of a soul who was loved by so many; He was an avid wrestling fan and loved spending time with his family;  In addition to his mother, Ariel is survived by his siblings Migdalia Rivera, Luis Rivera, Pedro Rivera and Nelson Rivera; and a host of other relatives and friends whom will dearly miss him;  Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, January 25, 2019 from  6-8 P.M. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, (Peaceful Light Funeral Home), 426 E. Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT;  Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2019 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home followed by interment in Mt. Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT;
 
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