Carlos R. Rivera

Carlos R. Rivera, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Minerva (Gago) Rivera.

Born in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, he was one of thirteen children born to the late Justino and Juana Rivera. After graduating from high school, Carlos moved from Puerto Rico to New York City where he eventually became a barber. Years later, he moved to Reading, continuing his vocation as a barber. In his later years he became a school crossing guard. He loved children and enjoyed helping to keep them safe.

Throughout his life, he was a hardworking, responsible person and instilled those values in his children. He felt that it was important to learn a trade or profession that you enjoyed and was extremely proud of those in his family that followed their calling.

Carlos was an avid baseball fan and loved the New York Yankees- never missing a game. His first love however was his family. As a fierce protector of his family, his hope was that even after his death the family stay united and strong.

He died faithful as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Survivors include his wife, Minerva, three children: Diana Ortiz, wife of Hector of Wyomissing; Louise Colon, widow of William of Ocala, FL; and Robert Rivera, husband of Maria Kasapidies of Shillington, nine grandchildren: Julia, Tania, Brandon, Jessica, Cynthia, Carlos III, Ashley, Sophia, and Niko, and great-grandchildren: Dakota, Addison, Aryia, Maxton, Massiah, Madison, and Henry.

Carlos was predeceased by his son, Carlos Rivera, Jr. and granddaughter, Melissa Richner.

Services will be private.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc, West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.