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Fortunato S. Rivera, 76

July 23, 2016

Fortunato S. Rivera, 76, died July 23, 2016 at home. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julio & Juana Rivera
He was married to Carmen A. Sanchez for 57 years. They came to the United States in 1966 from Salina, Puerto Rico. Within their marriage, they had 4 children: Nancy S. Henson (Larry Henson), Alberto Sanchez Lopez (Madeline Lopez), Elisa Stewart (John Stewart) and Maria S. Colon (Pedro A. Colon). Also survived by 10 grandchildren along with 20 great-grandchildren; siblings: Julia Maria Riveria, Junior Rivera & Soko Rodriquez Rivera.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Juan Moilla & Felix Sanchez Rivera.
Fortunato who liked to be called “Nato” by friends & family, loved to be surrounded by the people he loved and he enjoyed to play dominos on weekend; hard-working, and family provider up until retirement from Colonial Metals Company.
A viewing will be held 9:30-11am with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 S. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

July 27, 2016

On behalf of Lopez,Bonilla Family we all send our condolences.We want you to know that he is not suffering no longer he is pain free.Also remember that he is gone but will not be forgotten. He will be watching over you. Again i am sorry for your loss.We all love you. Remember God needed another Angel Our lord savior give him is wings
This is from Raquel Lopez husband and sons

July 27, 2016

Mi quierido Papi,
My wonderful, loving father I miss you already I know you are in a better place with our Savior Jesus Christ you have no more pain, know that you will never be forgotten as your eldest child I will make sure, that we always keep you in our hearts.  We will meet in heaven again when God our father calls me until then I will take care of your wife and my mother as you asked me to do.  REST IN PEACE.  
TE QUIERIO MUCHO PAPI TU HIJA 
NANCY SANCHEZ-HENSON

July 26, 2016

 A message of deepest sympathy to the family in the passing of your loved one! Husband, Father, father in law, brother, Grandfather, He will truly be missed! But God called your loved one home to Peace!no more suffering or pain what a blessing!! Hold dear to the memories until one day when all will meet again! My prayers will continue to lift each one up for strength. God Bless!! Theresa (Henson ) Mendez

July 26, 2016

My sincerest condolences to Rivera family. Losing a loved one is one of the painful things in this world, no one wants this even our loving Father. It is comforting to know that God deeply cares about us and would soon act to eliminate death. (1 Peter 5:7; Revelation 21:4) May you find comfort from these scriptures and be encouraged that we will soon meet Mr.Nato again. — AJ

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