Santos

Rivera

At 70 years of age, Santos Rivera passed away on Saturday January 2nd at Massachusetts General Hospital following complications due to Covid-19.  Born and raised in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, he was the second of seven children of the late Antero Rivera Sr. and still living Lydia Torres.  Santos settled with his parents and siblings as one of the initial Hispanic families in Chelsea in the 1960's.  He was always a hard worker and currently worked at REM Transportation.  His devotion was family and being the beloved husband of Dominga Rivera-Crespo for 49 years. His passions were boxing and baseball. He was an avid Red Sox fan and played for the local baseball teams for many years.  He is lovingly survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Dominga Rivera Crespo of Chelsea, his mother Lydia Torres, his children Jorge Rivera, Rosa Olivarez-Jorge and Lena White, his sibling's Antero Rivera, Jr., Rosa Rivera, Carmen Crespo, Lydia Santa, Norma Sanchez, and Margarita Rivera.  He is the cherished grandfather of 10 and adored great-grandfather of 9.  He is also survived by many friends and extended family members.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday January 8 ^th from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice physical distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  Final services will take place in Arroyo Puerto Rico, interment will be in Cementerio Municipal de Arroyo.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card see the links below.

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