Jose R. C. Rivera

Jose R.C. Rivera, 93, of New Holland, died at Lancashire Hall, Monday, July 30, 2012. He is survived by his stepchildren, Altagracia Gonzalez, Rhode Island, Jose A. Gonzalez, Puerto Rico, Ivette M. Steckel, New Holland, and Alberto Rosado, Phila., 19 grandchildren and 25 great grand. He was preceded in death by a stepson Pablo Gonzalez.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and formerly of Phila., he was a Merchant Marine for 30 years.

A Christian Prayer Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 3 p.m. at Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 West Main St., New Holland, PA. Viewing will be held on Saturday from 1 – 3 p.m. at the funeral home. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com.