Ervin Esteban Rivera, age 82, of Reading, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 12, 2020, in Manor Care West Reading. Ervin was born April 28, 1937 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico to the late Genoveva Rivera and Juan Maldonado.
Ervin loved going to church, writing poetry and painting. He also enjoyed playing chess, dominoes and card games of all types and enjoyed teaching others how to play as well. For many years, Ervin collected albums and loved listening to them. He was a compassionate and loving person who always made sure he told everyone " I love you more and more."
Ervin's spirit will be carried on by his wife, Donna P. Rivera-Parks; son Ervin R. Rivera; two daughters Yvette Rodriguez and Yvonne Rivera; step daughter Krista Staley; and step son Aaron Parks. Mr. Rivera also leaves behind 6 siblings, 13 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild to cherish his memory.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.TheoCAuman.com for the Rivera family.
