Obituary of Rafael Rivera

Rafael Rivera of Willingboro, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 18, 2020.

He was 71.

Ralph is preceded in death by his cherished father and mother : Francisco and Maria Rivera, and a devoted sister : Maria White.

Ralph was a Veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. He was a Purple Heart recipient.

Ralph is survived by two sisters; Carmen Campbell and Theresa Leverett, brother-in-law, Keith Campbellhis three children; sons Kyle Rivera and Ralph Rivera and daughter Toni Kogler, daughter-in-law JeneanWard, Son-in-law Michael Kogler, four grandchildren; Cody, Keli, Ashlee and Elizabeth, many nieces andnephews, girlfriend Louise Hirschlein and her two daughters, as well as numerous other family membersand friends.

Viewing will be held Monday, February 24, 2020, 9am – 11am at the Goes – Scolieri Funeral Home, 212 Levitt Parkway, Willingboro, NJ. Interment will US Army Honors will be private and at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Deborah Heart and Lung Center or the AmericanHeart Association in his memory. Please click on the following links to donate :      

   https://www.deborahfoundation.org/donate         or

 https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/donatenow_heart.html?s_src=2ou2W1UEMG&s_subsrc=top_nav_button .