Peter A. Rivera passed peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the age of 83 in Chandler, Arizona. Preceded in death by Eva, his wife of 55 years. Beloved father of Peter Jr.(Barbara) , Ralph (Liz), and Cathy McAllester. Survived by many loving grandchildren: Gus, Amy, Grace, Sam, Christine, Alex, Michael, and one great granddaughter, Adena. He is also survived by his sister Josephine Delfino and other family members. Peter was also preceded in death by sister, Margaret Garcia, and brother Ralph Rivera. Pete was born in Ray, Arizona on August 1, 1930. He graduated from Ray High School. He served in the army during the Korean War. He worked as a mechanic for 32 years and retired from Kennecott Copper Corporation. Viewing will be from 8:30-9:15am, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral services will follow at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix with Rosary at 10am and Mass at 10:30am. Funeral procession will reunite at 12:30pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.
Sandy Kirkland
Peter I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Father. He was always kind to me. Love Sandy
Mercy Gonzales-Burnstad
Peter, Nani, and Cathy,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you for the loss of your dad. He was a good person. I remember him coming down the road on his way home for work, driving that blue car of his. May his memories keep you all going strong. I feel your pain.
Love, a friend forever,
Mercy
Annette Fontes-Evans
My heartfelt condolences to all the Rivera familes. May Pete rest in peace with our Lord. Lots of love to all, Annette.