Ana M Rivera's Obituary
Ana Rivera, 76, of Tampa, Florida went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21, 2023. Ana was born on August 10, 1946 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. She met the love of her life Demetrio in Hoboken, New Jersey where they began their family. They were blessed to be married for 61 years. Ana and Demetrio moved to Tampa, Florida in 1985 where they remained close to family and friends. Ana worked as a Hair Stylist and Cosmetologist in Hoboken, New Jersey, where she retired after many years of dedication. Ana loved tinkering around, home projects, arts and craft projects, and volunteering in nursing homes. Ana was active at the church, where she found peace with her husband. She was always willing to share her knowledge of home decors and cooking meals with her children and grandchildren. Ana was always willing to lend a hand to family, friends, neighbors and church whenever needed with no hesitation.
Ana will meet her husband Demetrio Rivera, daughter Dorren Lyvers, brother’s Miguel, Domingo, Juan, Ramon, and Cruz Mercado and her sister Virginia Guaquinchay. Ana is survived by her loving son Dwight Rivera, daughter Diana Nieves, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, her siblings Luz Mercado, Carmen Mercado, Gloria (Juan) Cardona, Nilsa Marin, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Boza & Roel Funeral Home with visitation from 12noon till 2pm, with church services from 2pm-3pm at the funeral home with burial following immediately at Woodlawn Cemetery in Tampa, Florida where she will be laid to rest.
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