Julio Rivera Febo Obituary (1945

Julio Rivera Febo,"Pacho", loving father of two daughters, and a wonderful Papa to his five grandchildren, passed on May 10th, 2021, at the age of 75. Residing in East Longmeadow, MA he was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico on October 21, 1945 to Julio Rivera and Amelia Febo. Julio worked for the Bell Simons Companies for 30 years and even brought his love of gardening to work with him. He had a huge garden in the back of Bell Simons for many years. His four favorite things were the Boston Red Sox, Roosters, Gardening, and Dominoes. Julio leaves to cherish his loving memory, his daughters, Migdalia (Daly) Holt, Jeannette (Jeny) Smith, son in law Clarence Smith III, his grandson's, Sebastian Rivera, Zae'vion Holt, Curen'cee Smith, Chaun'cee Smith, and his only granddaughter, Ty'asia Holt. Jamie Rivera, his adopted son, and Whitney Arnold, a special friend to the family. Plus, his favorite doggy, Sasha. Along with his brothers, Efrain Rivera Febo, Jorge Rivera Febo, Carlos Gonzalez Febo, Luis Gonzalez Febo, Hector Gonzalez Febo, Fernando Gonzalez Febo, Rene Gonzalez Febo and sisters, Ana Amelia Rivera Febo, Teresa De Jesus Rivera Febo, Felicita Gonzalez Febo plus his former spouse Milka Rivera and her family. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Julio Rivera, Amelia Febo, sister Margarita Rivera Febo, brother Rafael Rivera Febo, son in law, Eric Tyron Holt, Sr, and the mother to his daughters, Daisy Lebron Rivera. Julio had a special bond with his niece, Ana Gonzalez Rivera (Betsy), and nephew Rafael Gonzalez Rivera (Falo), who will miss him dearly. He shared his love of Roosters with his primo Eladio Rivera (Ian) and showed him all the ins and outs of having the best "Gallos" around. Julio leaves a host of family members and friends who also loved him profoundly. Calling Hours will be on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at Puerta Del Cielo(r) Funeral Home, 730 State Street, Springfield, MA, followed by his burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, 426 Bay Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. Registry for Julio Rivera Febus To watch Live Stream click here.