He was born on February 4, 1966 at Patrick Air Force Base.
Michael was a beloved son, brother and uncle, the youngest of nine children and he will be greatly missed. Mike grew up and lived his whole life in the Melbourne area. He was liked by everyone who knew him, he enjoyed fishing, driving around and listening to music, walks on the beach. He loved all his family and never missed saying that he loved you when you spoke to him
He is survived by his mother Evelyn, brothers Richard Jr., Robert, John, Frank and William, sisters, Linda Webster, Barbara Pacetti and Lauretta Rivers. He is preceded in death by his father Richard Rivers, Sr.
There will be a visitation from 6-8pm on Friday, September 26 at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial. A mass of Christian burial will be at 1:30pm on Saturday at Ascension Catholic Church. Interment will be at Florida Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Brevard FACT Team, 500 Barton Blvd, Suite 7, Rockledge, FL 32955.
