Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, on August 17, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Benito Rivera and the late Felicita Santiago.
She enjoyed cooking, coloring games, and watching documentaries.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Marta will be dearly missed by her husband, Adalberto; her six children, Jose Cruz, Luis Cruz, Joshua Martinez, Giovanny Martinez, Bianca Martinez, and Xiara Martinez; and her adored grandchild, Caleb Martinez.
She is also survived by her siblings, Carmen Rivera, Jose Rivera, and Virginia Rivera. In addition to her parents, Marta was predeceased by her brother, Junior Rivera.
The family would like to extend special thanks to all the doctors involved in her care at Baystate Medical Center.
The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com
