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Christopher Rivera Obituary

Rivera, Christopher Steven Suddenly September 30, 2001, beloved son of Donna Rivera and Jesse Rivera, dear brother of Jessica Rivera, fond grandson of Lori Fagan and Carl Fagan, Celia Rivera and the late Merced Rivera, also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Westwood Memorial Chapel, 3201 W. Jefferson at Essington Road, Joliet. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m. (Place pending). Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Info. 815-725-0100 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 1, 2001.

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October 28, 2017

I Miss you & think of you everyday life hasnt been the same without and it never will be

alexandra dober

October 2, 2001

i miss you very much. i hope you are in a better place and that u are doing good.

Joey White

October 2, 2001

Chris, you were a great friend and cousin to me. I will miss you greatly and never forget the times we were together. This has really been a tragic month and you never really think something can happen in your family, but when it does you just get all numb inside. I know we have not talked in a while but I hope you know I'll miss you. I'm sure we will meet again after this life.

My deepest sympathies go out to all the family especially Donna and Jessica.

---Joey

DeDe Hernandez

October 2, 2001

Chris last time I seen you you were a small lovely boy. I will always remember you. I'm sure your in a safer place and the hands of God.

Michelle your old playmate reflects on all the fun times she had with you playing and all the silly things you done together. Hopefully we'll meet again. Thanks for enlightening our life in the short time we knew you. God Bless Your Family in this Sorrowfull Time.

DeDe Hernandez & Family

Bobby Rivera

October 2, 2001

Chris,

I am glad we had time to spend together and you will be greatly missed. I will especially miss your sense of humor, i hope God will protect you and look out for you

LOve

Bobby

Amanda Rivera

October 1, 2001

Chris, where ever you may be i hope God Bless's you and take care of yourself and say hi to my dad, and grandpa and let them know that i love them very much.

LOve

your cousin

Amanda

Georgene Burns

October 1, 2001

Our hearts are sore, and we'll miss

you forever..The tears will flow in

your absence...I'll love you dearly

my fine, fine nephew..for now &

always.. May God take care of you..

until we meet again...

james dober jr.

October 1, 2001

the only cousin i looked up to.

Jim Dober

October 1, 2001

I will miss you very much Love "Uncle" Jim

sandy white

October 1, 2001

I love you chrisy, GOD BLESS YOU.

Monica Willer

October 1, 2001

Your family is in our prayers. We love you. You will be missed!

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