Lydia was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on November 1, 1943 to Eva and Carmelo Rivera.
Lydia was mother to Lisa and James. She raised her children with love and devotion in New York & Sarasota FL with her beloved Eddie Padilla.
As a Senior Word Processing System Operator with the Florida Department of Health, Lydia was known for her kind spirit and giving nature. After 28 years of dedicated service, Lydia retired to enjoy well deserved time with family and loved ones.
She is survived by her children Lisa & James, Grandchildren James, Ashley, Julian and Gabriel,grandniece Elena, and her nieces and nephews Michael, Melissa, Lillian, Vivian, grandnieces Cecily, Eva & Rosie, Samantha & grandnephews Eddie & Angel.
Aside from the children & grandchildren she doted on, Lydia is survived by her mother Eva, sister Anita, sister Rosa & brother in law Tony, brother Albert and sister in law Elba, brother Eddie, & brother Ruben.
Services will be held graveside at Palms Memorial Park 170 Honore Avenue, Sarasota FL on Saturday May 22, 2021 at 10am, followed by a private family celebration of life.