Emilio Rivera-Rivera

Emilio Rivera born April 1, 1947 to mother Ramona Collazo father Emilio Rivera passed away on March 10, 2012 from long term illness. He leaves behind Wife: Lydia Rivera Daughters: Melissa, Lisame, Sameli Sons: Emilio & Jesus Grandchildren: Emilio, Aliana, Aleah ,Alyssa, Adrian, Aryana Brothers: Carlos, Hector, Chester Sister: Rosa From a young age Emilio knew he had to help his family survive. At the age of 12 he started to shine shoes in his local neighborhood of Rio Piedras Puerto Rico. As a young adult at 19 Emilio was drafted to the Vietnam War, where he actively served his 3 year term. Upon returning to Puerto Rico he started this schooling receiving his Associates in Business and finishing Barber College. In 1978 Emilio went to visit his aunt in Milwaukee Wisc. where he then met his wife of 32 years Lydia.