Obituary of Andrea Rivera

Andrea Rivera, age 81, of Bridgeport, passed away into the eternal peaceful rest of the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2009 in St. Vincent''s Medical Center with her family by her side. Andrea was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico but moved into the Bridgeport area many years ago. She is survived by her sons Andres Viruet of Chicago, Il; her daughter Carmen Viruet of Bridgeport; 12 Grandchildren with special mention of Lydia Gonzalez and her husband Hiram of Bridgeport; many great grandchildren with special mention of Kaila Oquendo, Imaris Lugo and Hiram Gonzalez; many great great grandchildren, relatives and friends who will dearly miss her for now, but look forward to seeing her in Glory; she was predeceased by her son Ismael Viruet; Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 6 until end of Service at the Iglesia Cristiana Mahanaim, 510 Summit Street, Bridgeport; Funeral services will begin at the church on Thursday, January 29, 2009 beginning at 10:00 A.M. followed by Interment in Park Cemetery; Friends are invited to sign our online registerbook at www.luzdepaz.com where you can share your thoughts, prayers and memories with Andrea''s Family. the Funeraria Luz de Paz, (la Funeraria de NUESTRA Comunidad), 426 E. Washington Ave, Bridgeport has been given the honor to provide services for Andrea;