Dennis-  It has been a pleasure knowing you.  You were always kind and nice to everybody.  You will be greatly missed.  My condolences to your family.

Dennis, we will miss you. It was great working with you for so many years. You were always so nice and easy to talk to.  My heartfelt condolences to your family.

Dennis was one of the most gentle and nicest people I've ever met.  Always had a smile for everyone and anyone, rarely complained about work, he was an awesome person and I'm lucky to have met him.  God Bless, we'll always remember you

Dad, words can't express how much we all miss you at this time. Not a day goes by that we aren't thinking of you every minute.  We do know that you are in a better place and are no longer suffering. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. You are an amazing man, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and cousin to many. Even though you aren't physically with us, your spirit remains with us always. Don't worry about Mom, Anson and John, the rest of the family and I will make sure they are taken care of. I love you forever and always. Until we meet again. Love you Dad!

My Condolences to the Rivera family.   I would see you in the hallway and you were always happy and smiling and easy to talk to.  I would get to the Cisco gym early (so I thought) Dennis, you were done with your hour workout and ready for work by 7am everyday.  You are missed. God Bless

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Barbara and family. May Dennis' soul rest in peace. May you find peace with the love and memories of Dennis that will live forever in your hearts.

My condolences to the Revera family.
I'll miss Dennis, a true gentleman and a  kind-hearted person. His dedication to work and generous help to colleagues will be remembered as a great example to follow.

We will miss a very nice and gentle person. 

My recollection is how involved Dennis was with helping fellow Veterans, and also with softball game with his grandsons. 

Always a nice word for everyone - never saw him bitter about anyone.

In my view he is a paratrooper, has jumped ahead of us.....

God speed Dennis!!

I will miss Dennis' great attitude and compassion.  I had great respect for him and enjoyed his friendship.  Dennis was one of the best people I have ever worked with.  Dennis will truly be missed.

I would also like to send my condolences to the Rivera Family.

Uncle Dennis, the memories of our family togetherness will never be forgotten. You always lit up the room.  Onto your next chapter as God will take care of you.

Auntie Barbara, Ansen and Johnathan,
Love and Faith will get you through this difficult time.  Uncle will be missed tremendously by us all.
 
Love you all!

I send my condolences to the Rivera family. Dennis was one of the nicest persons that I ever had a chance to work with  in my career. His intelligence, hard work, and kind demeanor I greatly respected.  I will miss him tremendously.  He was a great human being.

My thoughts and prayer to the Rivera Family. Dennis was a very kind person, generous and always helpful at work when he was needed. He will forever be missed.

To the Rivera Family,
My thoughts are with you all.  Mr. Rivera was a sweet, kindhearted man and you could always tell that he truly loved his family.

I am so sad. Dennis was always very kind and helpful. My condolences to the Rivera family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In honor of Dennis, I will continue to photograph the American Flag displayed on the ball field during SF Giants opening day ceremonies. RIP my friend. You will be missed but not forgotten.

So sad to hear. I have such fond memories of Dennis that I will carry with me. Working with him was always a joy. RIP Sweet man.

Dad Ilove you with all my heart. I miss you so much. You were such a generous man and loving father and grandpa. You will be surely missed. I love  you! lover your son Johnathan Michael Rivera

Happy memories of working with Dennis at Stratacom and LuxN.  Favorite memory at Stratacom when a group of us played a practical birthday joke on Dennis and we moved his office furniture out of his office.  Then we waited and waited for his response.  Dennis had a great sense of humor.  Still in disbelief that he's no longer among us.  Hope his family soon feels peace.

My deepest condolences & prayers to the Rivera Family.  Dennis was one of the kindest people I have every had the pleasure of knowing and working with... 
RIP my friend.

My sincere condolences to the Rivera family. Dennis enjoyed life and it showed as a coworker and was one of the people that made that time in my life special.

Dennis... I will forever love your spirit, your genuine kindness, your humor, and the time you were so mad at me for putting the dead (fake) rat in a box! I delivered it to you myself and made you to think it was a box from a supplier you were waiting for! The reaction was priceless.. You were so angry and then you laughed so hard.. You know .. that belly laugh that brings tears to your eyes.. Now my eyes are filled with tears with the thought of you no longer being with us. Tears of love and joy of remembrance of the smiles you gave so easily with such endearment. I will forever be grateful to have such memories of the years we worked together at StrataCom/Cisco. RIP my friend. My condolences to your family. I hope they find comfort in knowing you brought smiles to so many people...                              a forever friend

Dear Dennis, I'll always remember your professionalism and excellent support. You stood out and always returned my phone calls even late at night. And I'll always remember your great golf game! I felt humbled. I'll never forget you!

Dear Dennis, 

You will be sorely missed and never forgotten. You always brightened up the room when you entered and treated everyone with respect and as an equal. Your kindness and friendship will be always cherished by me.

Dear Dennis, we will miss you. I will forever remember your kindness, your warmth, unselfish help and support you gave to us.

Dear Dennis, my prayers are for you now. I really appreciated your kindness and professionalism, and your beautiful memory will be always with me .
Max Mercuri (NeoPhotonics)

Once I told you that your  family name Rivera  was the same of one of the  most glourious Soccer  Player ever existed and you bursted out laughing  because I was explaining to you   that with his fenomenal  class this player  used to illuminate brightly the Soccer field...and you told  that you would have loved to learn about soccer ...well now you are  brightening towards to the horizont of the sky with your evergreen soccer ball.  Forever Gianantonio Basso

Rest in peace, my friend. We will never forget you, since your memories will stay with us, in our life and at work , forever.

I'll not forget your warm smile and kindness.  You'll always be with us.

You will be missed, Dennis.   I will always appreciate your positive outlook on life and how you cared about everyone.  God bless your next adventure.

You will always be remembered by us ( from Celestica ) as a great person and friend forever .

Dennis, you are the best counterpart that I worked with when I first join Cisco and know nothing.  You will forever in my heart...will miss you!

You're one of the best Cisco member I have been working with.  You will be missed.  Rest in peace.

Our Angel Dennis: Look down upon us with grace and happiness. Our hearts go out to You and your family and friends. God Bless. Paul

Hi Barbara;  So sorry about Dennis's passing.... I will wait for all of us to dance in Heaven just like the old days.... Love, Cathy Smith

Rest in peace Dennis, you will be missed.

Aunt Barbara, May GOD carry you thru hold You and your family close. You are never alone. Our hearts are with you. We love you.

My heart goes out to you Barbara. We love and will miss Dennis greatly.
                                                  
                             You sister; Helen Tjiong (Lakeland,FL.)

OBITUARY

Dennis Anthony Rivera

January 7, 1948 – June 5, 2015

Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery

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