Come celebrate Noel’s life with us on Friday, May 1.
Noel S. Rivera, Jr., age 14 months, was taken home to his Lord in Heaven by the angels, while he was napping at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Noel was born on February 5, 2019 to Noel S. Rivera and Jessica Valencia of Brooklyn, NY. Despite his short time on earth, Noel was deeply loved and brought immense joy and happiness to all around him. He enjoyed listening to music; cuddling with his stuffed animals, especially Mickey Mouse; and being held close by his parents and grandparents.
Noel’s obituary is available online here. We are collecting memories and stories about Noel, and your messages for his family, both on the obituary page and here on this website. Noel’s loving godfather, the Most Reverend Stephen J. Enea, hosting an online fundraiser to support funeral and family expenses if you wish to contribute.
Attending in person
Noel’s visitation will take place on Friday, May 1 from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm at the Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home (2005 W. 6th Street, Brooklyn, New York)., followed immediately by Noel’s funeral service, which will be officiated by the Rev. Deacon Anthony Mammoliti. At the family’s request, please omit floral offerings.
Up to ten visitors will be allowed in the chapel at a time to follow social distancing protocols, so we will rotate visitors in and out of the chapel.
Attending online
If we are able to offer a livestream option for those who cannot attend the visitation in person, we will post instructions on how to join here.
“I can’t imagine life before you came along. You are the music to my dance and my song.”
– From Noel’s favorite book, I Love You So
“I am meant for you, and you are meant for me, the one I love forevermore. Undeniably.”
– From Noel’s favorite book, I Love You So
Photo gallery
Thank you to everyone who has shared photos so far. If you have photos of Noel that you would like to share, please click the button below – we’ll add them to the gallery and make sure that Noel’s family has a copy of all photos shared here.
