Obituaries
Obituary: Samuel Rivera, 38, of New Haven
Sam loved playing dominos, was an avid car enthusiast, music fan and worked as a self-employed mechanic.
NEW HAVEN, CT - (From Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home) Samuel Rivera, 38, of New Haven died suddenly January 17th in Hartford. He was the loving son of Carlos & Margarita Centeno Rivera.
Born in Bayamon P.R., he worked as a self-employed mechanic.
Besides working on cars, Samuel enjoyed music and playing dominos.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons; Samuel Rivera Jr. of New Haven & Jade Rivera of Hartford, a daughter Sybaley Rivera of Georgia, Brothers; Carlos Padilla and Alberto Rivera of New Haven, and Carlos Rivera of Mass., sisters Yadira Padilla& Mariann Rivera of New Haven.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service SATURDAY at 12 P.M. in the Peter H. Torello & Son F.H., 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, and may call one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be private.
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