In Loving Memory of Polo (Apolonio) Rivera
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El 25 de julio de 2020, mi padre, Apolonio Rivera, fue asesinado trágicamente mientras pasaba pacíficamente un tiempo con amigos en la ciudad de Nueva York. Él fue un padre, esposo, abuelo amoroso y un gran amigo para todos los que lo conocieron.
On July 25, 2020, my father, Apolonio Rivera was tragically murdered, while he was peacefully spending some time with friends in New York City. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and a great friend to all who knew him.
Polo, como lo llamaron para abreviar, fue el proveedor principal de nuestra familia y fue un trabajador esencial durante esta pandemia de COVID-19. Era un individuo trabajador, que cuando lo necesitaba, trabajaba dos trabajos consecutivos. Durante 25 años, trabajó en Joon’s Westside Fish Market en la calle 98 y Ámsterdam, Upper West Side. A pesar de todo esto, siempre encontró tiempo para amigos, familiares y seres queridos.
Polo, as he was called for short, was the primary provider for our family and an essential worker during this COVID-19 pandemic. He was a hard-working individual, that when he needed to, he worked two jobs back to back. For 25 years, he worked at Joon’s Westside Fish Market on 98th Street & Amsterdam, Upper West Side. Despite, all of this he always found time for friends, family and loved ones.
Mi papa, Polo era un hombre de presencia, que cumplía su palabra, y era honesto. Era conocido por su amor por los deportes, desde el fútbol, el baloncesto y el boxeo. Polo será extrañado por todos aquellos que fueron bendecidos de conocerlo.
My dad, Polo was a man of presence, who kept his word, and was honest. He was known for his love of sports, from soccer, to basketball, and boxing. Polo will be missed by all those who were blessed to know him.
Nuestra familia, amigos y seres queridos están completamente desconsolados y devastados por la noticia de su partida prematura debido a las acciones sin sentido de los demás. Polo, mi padre, esperaba jubilarse y pasar más tiempo con su familia y amigos.
Our family, friends and loved ones are completely heartbroken and devastated by the news of his untimely departure due to the senseless actions of others. My dad, Polo was looking forward to retiring and spending more time with his family, and friends.
Perder a un ser querido nunca es fácil, especialmente de esta manera y en estos tiempos. Estamos pidiendo por favor a nuestros amigos y a la comunidad que nos ayuden a recaudar fondos para los gastos del el funeral de mi querido papa Apolonio Rivera para que descanse. ¡Apreciamos cada aportación por mínima que sea, se los agradecemos de todo corazón!
Losing a loved one is never easy especially in this manner and during this year. We are asking our friends and community to please help us raise funds for my dear dad, Apolonio Rivera’s funeral expenses in laying him to rest. From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate any donation, no matter how small the amount in helping our family!
Gracias a todos y que Dios los bendiga.
Con amor, la familia Rivera.
Thank you all and God Bless.
With love, the Rivera Family
On July 25, 2020, my father, Apolonio Rivera was tragically murdered, while he was peacefully spending some time with friends in New York City. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and a great friend to all who knew him.
Polo, como lo llamaron para abreviar, fue el proveedor principal de nuestra familia y fue un trabajador esencial durante esta pandemia de COVID-19. Era un individuo trabajador, que cuando lo necesitaba, trabajaba dos trabajos consecutivos. Durante 25 años, trabajó en Joon’s Westside Fish Market en la calle 98 y Ámsterdam, Upper West Side. A pesar de todo esto, siempre encontró tiempo para amigos, familiares y seres queridos.
Polo, as he was called for short, was the primary provider for our family and an essential worker during this COVID-19 pandemic. He was a hard-working individual, that when he needed to, he worked two jobs back to back. For 25 years, he worked at Joon’s Westside Fish Market on 98th Street & Amsterdam, Upper West Side. Despite, all of this he always found time for friends, family and loved ones.
Mi papa, Polo era un hombre de presencia, que cumplía su palabra, y era honesto. Era conocido por su amor por los deportes, desde el fútbol, el baloncesto y el boxeo. Polo será extrañado por todos aquellos que fueron bendecidos de conocerlo.
My dad, Polo was a man of presence, who kept his word, and was honest. He was known for his love of sports, from soccer, to basketball, and boxing. Polo will be missed by all those who were blessed to know him.
Nuestra familia, amigos y seres queridos están completamente desconsolados y devastados por la noticia de su partida prematura debido a las acciones sin sentido de los demás. Polo, mi padre, esperaba jubilarse y pasar más tiempo con su familia y amigos.
Our family, friends and loved ones are completely heartbroken and devastated by the news of his untimely departure due to the senseless actions of others. My dad, Polo was looking forward to retiring and spending more time with his family, and friends.
Perder a un ser querido nunca es fácil, especialmente de esta manera y en estos tiempos. Estamos pidiendo por favor a nuestros amigos y a la comunidad que nos ayuden a recaudar fondos para los gastos del el funeral de mi querido papa Apolonio Rivera para que descanse. ¡Apreciamos cada aportación por mínima que sea, se los agradecemos de todo corazón!
Losing a loved one is never easy especially in this manner and during this year. We are asking our friends and community to please help us raise funds for my dear dad, Apolonio Rivera’s funeral expenses in laying him to rest. From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate any donation, no matter how small the amount in helping our family!
Gracias a todos y que Dios los bendiga.
Con amor, la familia Rivera.
Thank you all and God Bless.
With love, the Rivera Family
Organizer
Michelle Rivera
Organizer
New York, NY
