Ana Rivera

We are sad to announce the passing of a wonderful mom and grandmother. Ana J. Rivera of Pomona, NY passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on Friday, September 10, 2010, while in the presence of her loving family. Ana is predeceased by her loving husband Jose C. Rivera. Ana leaves behind her daughter Anna Garcia and her husband Raphael of Thiells, NY, her son Tony and wife Cindy of South Daytona, Florida. She also had six grandchildren who she adored. Grandson Ralph and his wife Chris-Ann of Warwick, NY, grandson Michael and his wife Allyson of West Haverstraw , NY, grandson David and his wife Eileen of New Windsor, NY, grandson Joseph and his wife Susan of Cornwall, NY, grandson Jeffery and his wife Charity of Ormond Beach, Florida, and her granddaughter Stephanie and her husband Lutz of Port Orange, Florida.

Ana was also blessed with eight great grandchildren; Alyssa, Michael, Ralphie, Christopher, Amanda, Olivia, Joey, and Gabriel. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. WE LOVE YOU!!! She will be waked at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, 321 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956. www.mjhigginsnewcity.com (845) 634-6110. Viewing will be on the following dates and times: Monday, September 13, 2010 from 7-9 pm Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 11:15 am, at St. Peters Church, Haverstraw, NY 10927. (845)-429-2196. Funeral Services will take place after the mass at St. Raymond’s Cemetery, 2600 Lafayette Street, Bronx NY. The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY, for their support, dedication, and compassion during such a trying time.