Joel Rivera, a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 18, 2023, at the age of 63. He joined his beautiful wife, Stephanie, in heaven and left behind a lifetime of memories and love.
Joel was a kind and generous man who always put others before himself. He had a contagious smile and laugh that could light up a room. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, painting, and jamming out on the guitar with his friends.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Memorial Service
6:30 p.m.
The DiCostanzo family owned,
Lakewood Funeral Home
6250 Highway 9, Howell, NJ 07731
Joel was a kind and generous man who always put others before himself. He had a contagious smile and laugh that could light up a room. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, painting, and jamming out on the guitar with his friends.
Joel is survived by his daughter, Cassandra Porter, his mother, Carmen Casiano, step-father, Francisco Casiano, his brothers Alberto Rivera and Ricardo Casiano, step-sisters Rose Casiano and Lisa Casiano, and step-brother Frank Casiano. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Memorial Service
6:30 p.m.
The DiCostanzo family owned,
Lakewood Funeral Home
6250 Highway 9, Howell, NJ 07731
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