Lillian H. Rivera

Rivera, Lillian, 63, of Westwood, NJ and Manhattan, NY passed away on December 18, 2021. Born May 21, 1958 in Springfield, IL while her father Rev. Norman Brinkman attended the Lutheran Seminary. The family moved to Westwood in 1964. After attending Zion Lutheran School, she was a 1976 graduate of Westwood High school. Lillian was employed by Wallach management (NYC) as an administrative Manager for 17 years.

A long time and active member of Zion Lutheran Church with a strong faith in God that helped

family and friends through many difficult times. Lillian was an avid supporter to all her family

and friends whatever the event or endeavor. A kind hearted person, never without a smile,

Lillian was known for this constant smile, quick hug, assuring words and loved by all who knew her.

Lillian enjoyed spending time with her husband Edwin, granddaughters and grandnieces and

grandnephew, family and friends, time on LBI, the sights and sounds of New York city and trips to

Puerto Rico. She enjoyed the excitement of Sunday afternoon Giants games, a quiet movie at

home with Edwin or a long phone call with sister Ingrid or cousin Karen.

Lillian is survived by her loving husband Edwin. He was her best friend, soul mate of 39 years;

sister Ingrid Quinn and husband William of Westwood; brother John Brinkman of Laurence Harbor;

son Edwin Jr. and Wife Yamaira of Washington Twp.; Nieces: Melissa Ferrarini and Husband Michael of Hillsdale and Alexandra Schama and Husband Christopher of Westwood; Granddaughters Ariamay and Rhianna; Loving “GAL” (Great Aunt LiL) to Joseph and Amelia Ferrarini and Aria Schama. Also survived by her Cousins Karen Eckman and Husband Andy and their family; James and Martha, Andrew, Barbara, Caiden and Oliver and Jonathan and Amanda; Mike Handy and wife Donna and their family as well as Janice and many more relatives and friends both here and in Puerto Rico.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday December 22, 2021 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood, NJ. Funeral Service on Thursday December 23, 2021 10:00am at Zion Lutheran Church also in Westwood. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Zion Lutheran Church or Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital.