Antonio Rivera

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"font-family:">Antonio Rivera, 75, a native of

Puerto Rico and resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10,

2012.

"font-family:">He was active in the community and

the American Legion. Having proudly served in the U.S. Army during

the Vietnam War, his patriotic roots ran deep and kept him

politically active, most recently aiding the George W. Bush

campaign.

"font-family:">He was very loved and will be missed

by his friends and family, from New Orleans to Miami. His

generosity was renown and his smile infectious. Mr. Rivera will be

remembered by many as “the voice of

reason.”

"font-family:">He is survived by one daughter, Gina

Rivera of Odenton, Md.; three sons, Glenn Rivera of Pompano Beach,

Fla., Jeffery Rivera of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Daren Rivera of

Marianna, Fla.; and five

grandchildren.

"font-family:">The family will receive friends at

Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Foley on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, from

1 until 2 p.m.

"font-family:">A celebration of life service will be

held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley, on

Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at 2 p.m.

"font-family:">Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes and

Crematory, Foley.