DESIREE RIVERA
NORWICH – Desiree Rivera, 38, of Norwich, passed away unexpectedly, Jan. 4, 2007, in the Wilson Regional Medical Center of Johnson City.
Born in the Bronx on Feb. 7, 1968, Desiree was the daughter of Francisco Rivera II and Miriam Figueroa. She grew up in the Bronx where she attended and graduated from the Stevenson High School. Desiree came to the Norwich area eight years ago. During her life, she fought a long and hard battle with diabetes.
Desiree was a girl with a great and open heart who did for others before caring for herself. A very funny and witty girl, she loved her dancing.
Desiree is survived by her children: Jose Santos of Norwich, Julian Cancel of Florida, and Brandon Cancel of Norwich; her mother, Miriam Figueroa of Norwich; her father, Francisco Rivera II of Puerto Rico; her maternal grandmother, Milagros Figueroa of Norwich; her sisters: Miriam Rivera of the Bronx, Yadira Rivera of Florida, Lorena and Lorna Rivera both of Puerto Rico; her brothers: Francisco Rivera III of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dennis Broughal of the Bronx; and the love of her life, Carlos, of the Bronx. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was predeceased by infant son and daughter, Raymond and Angelina.
Private memorial services for Desiree will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.