Victor M Rivera

Victor M. Rivera, 79, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013, in Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Victor is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Carmen Luisa (Lopez) Rivera; two daughters, Carmen Tomlinson and Maria J. Forson, both of Worcester; two sons, Martin F. Rivera of Gulfport, MS and Miguel A. Rivera of Worcester; three brothers; two sisters; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, son of the late Angel and Cecilia (Colon) Rivera. He grew up in Puerto Rico, before moving to Worcester thirty-seven years ago. Victor worked for many years in the wire and cable industry, retiring from Mohawk Wire and Cable Company in Leominster. He was a member of Saint John's Church in Worcester. Calling hours and Funeral Services will take place on Friday morning, December 27, with Calling hours from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. in Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Saint John's Church, 44 Temple Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central New England Region, 44 Bearfoot Road, Suite 1, Northborough, MA 01532.