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Ruben Benjamin "Ben" Rivera
1934 - 2017
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Jeff Nelson posted a condolence
Monday, May 22, 2017
Ruben was a friend since 1972. He was generous and kind, and well versed in many areas, particularly finance, sports, and music. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family from me and my wife Miriam, who was very fond of him. Jeffrey Nelson
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Ann Marie Penn/David K. Armstrong posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2017
We would like to send our Condolences to the Rivera Family. May God continue to bless you.
Mr. Rivera was a very thoughtful and kind man.
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Emily posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2017
A pray for your family asking our Heavenly Father
to give you the comfort you need found in His words
at 2 Corinthains 1:3,4 and remember the hope of the
fulfillment of His promise in Acts 24:15 of the
resurrection. With my sincere condolences.
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Diane Martin posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
We have lost a very dear friend and special person. Ruben was a friend to us all. He was a kind and caring gentleman. He was positive and uplifting. It was a sincere pleasure knowing Ruben. Talking, sharing, laughing, dancing and having Ruben as a close friend. He was an intelligent, thoughtful and trustworthy man. He listened to us and cared. It was his mission in life to help others. Help those with his fine and keen interest in finances. He also lead a shared his passion and joy of music in the local jazz club. Later he joined and developed a group of senior friends. He made friends easily just by being himself. He had a lifelong friend Dave Smith who remained his dear buddy and brother. Along with his good friend Dave Yennior who shared common interests and vocation. As the years passed, although we may not have seen quite as much of one another having retired, we all managed to meet and celebrate our friendship and birthdays together. It is with heartfelt sadness to learn of Ruben's passing. We have sincerely lost our dearest friend~
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David Yennior posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
I met Ruben at the Essex County Probation Department where he worked as an auditor in Child Support.
Ruben retired after 10 years. He was very popular offering free Wealth Building seminars to coworkers. He was a Certified Financial Planner.
We became great friends both joining the Jazz Aficionados at the Priory in Newark. Ruben used to promote music groups at Carnegie Hall. He, his childhood friend Dave Smith, and I went dancing at La Manganet in NY. Ruben. Ruben's favorite was the Bolero. Dave Smith said his nickname was Benny Bolero. We saw Tito Puente live at least twice as well as many out music venues he called freebies.
Ruben always made time for his friends from the US Post Office and Probation. He, his friend Rene, Dave Smith, and Diane Martin attended my wedding in 2005. He was one of my closest friends and will truly be missed.
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