Jose G. Rivera, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 28, 1930 to parents Jose Perfecto Rivera and Angelina Maisonet.

A Merchant Marine for 45 years, Jose worked with Sea Land Services and Navieras de P.Rico where he traveled the world and shared his adventures. He was a Mason at Mandarin Lodge 343. He loved dancing like Fred Astaire and loved to show that off.

Jose married the love of his life, Sonia on Sept 26, 1954. They celebrated their 65 years of marriage with pride. He loved his family and loved renewing his vows to Sonia every 5 years through the Catholic Church. His focus in life was to make sure his family was taken care of.

Jose was preceded in death by his father Perfecto Rivera, mother Angelina Rivera and brother Ruben Rivera

He is survived by his wife Sonia Rivera; daughters, Sonia Ivette Rivera and Wanda Zinchuck; grandchildren, Kevin Ballard(Savannah Ballard) Amanda Stone(Joseph Charlton) and Destiny Salahi; great grand-kids, Luca, Liam and lil' Joey.

Jose's visitation will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 4-8pm, with a Rosary Service at 6pm, in the Arlington Park Funeral Home Chapel, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211.  A Mass of Christian Burial will commence Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 10:30am at Christ the King with Father Puga and Father Roldofo officiating.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 (904) 724-6384 . Please sign the family's online guestbook at https://www. arlingtonparkfuneralhome.com/