Francisco Rivera, age 87 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Bridgeport Health Care Center. He was born in Moca, Puerto Rico; Son of the late Lorenzo Rivera and Aurelia Hernandez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Francisco is survived by one son; his siblings Luis Rivera, Alex Rivera, Lucy Rodriguez, Angel Rivera and Carmen Rivera; and a host of other family members and friends that will sorely miss him. He was predeceased by his siblings, Ramona Hernandez, Jovita Villanueva and Ismael Rivera. Friends are invited to attend Calling Hours on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, 426 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06608. Funeral Services are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 391 Ogden St. Bridgeport, CT 06608 followed directly by his interment at St. Michael's Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Ave., Stratford, CT 06614. Please explore Francisco's online Memorial Page where you may share your memories, prayers and so much more found EXCLUSIVELY at www.luzdepaz.com