Obituary of Patricia Ann Rivera

Patricia Ann Rivera (née DeBella) passed on October 19, 2024, at the age of 81. Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Raul, her three children Joseph (Pam), Thomas (Susan) and Leonard (Francine); seven grandchildren Matthew, Molly, Carly, Joseph, Thomas, Catherine,

 and Andrew.  She is preceded in death by her brother Eugene, mother Helen and father, Joseph. 

Patricia was born on September 28, 1943 in Astoria, NY to Helen and Joseph De Bella.   She met Raul in English class at Long Island City High School and became high school sweethearts, They were married on August 30, 1964 and just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Patricia and Raul moved to Garden City in 1975, where she raised her three boys and was a fixture in her Harvard Street neighborhood. Patricia kept a wonderul home. She loved to cook, especially Italian and Puerto Rican dishes, spend time with her family and planned many wonderful family and holiday celebrations. She looked forward to the many summers spent at the Stone Harbor, New Jersey, beach house surrounded by her entire family. Her family meant the world to her.  

Visitation was held at Park Chapel Funeral Home in Garden City Park on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Burial was on Thursday October 24, 2024 at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, NY. 

Donations can be made in honor of Patricia to the National Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association or St. Francis Hospital.