Memorial Service for Juan Rivera

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Mr. Juan Rivera, 61 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at his residence in Charlotte, NC. Juan was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Irene Rivera and Dorotea Montes Rodriguez. Juan is the second child out of 9 siblings.

Growing up a Puerto Rican, he was well versed in the beautiful culture that Puerto Rico had to offer. He was an avid musical admirer and loved to dance. Juan was a kind and caring person, aiding in the care of his siblings when his father passed away.

He was a licensed practical nurse. Juan spent most of his adult life in Elizabeth. New Jersey. Here is where he met his first wife Sara and had his first and only child Kevin. Juan moved to Charlotte to be with his child and help aid in the raising and care of him. After a couple of years residing in North Carolina, Juan was diagnosed with kidney failure. This illness was life altering, both physically and emotionally. Despite the gravity of facing such difficult times, Juan's positivity and good nature always managed to poke through. Juan was a very charismatic person, it would not take much personal interaction for his persona to stick to you. Juan was a son, a brother, an uncle, a husband, a father but most importantly, he will be missed.