William Rivera, Jr.

Mr. William Rivera, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, in Pascagoula. Mr. Rivera was born August 8, 1936, in Puerto Rico and had been a long time resident of the Coast. He was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding as a pipe fitter and was a member of Abundant Life Christian Church in Gautier. Mr. Rivera is survived by his son, Guy Rivera; daughter, Jeannette; brothers, Raul and his wife, Jeanine, of Biloxi; and Joseph and his wife, Susan, of Long Island, NY; sister, Aurea Roman of Arizona; granddaughter, Jullissa; nieces, nephews and his friends. We thank the members of the church for their prayers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.