Domingo H. Rivera

May 7, 1927 - November 27, 2020

Domingo H. Rivera, 93, of Croswell, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 at MediLodge of Yale. He was born May 7, 1927 in Tynan, TX, son of the late Juan Rivera and Regina Camacho. He was married to Rebecca C. Rivera, who preceded him in death March 24, 2008. He was also preceded in death by daughter Elizabeth Joy Rivera, brother, Johnny H. Rivera, and sister, Manuela Rivera. Domingo was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII. He was an employee at Mueller Brass for 25 years, until his retirement. He also drove trucks delivering sugar beats to the Pioneer Sugar Beet Company for several years. He was the proud owner of the Sunoco Party Store in Croswell, which was later turned into the D&R Thrift Store. Domingo was a member of the VFW in Lexington, MI, where he enjoyed working the bingo nights. Domingo is survived by his children, Domingo Rivera, Jr. of Corpus Christi, TX, Armando Rivera, of Corpus Christi, TX, Irma (Alex) Ramey of Chillicothe, OH, Rebecca (Dave) Jackson of Laurel, MD, Robert Rivera of Lexington, MI; step-children, Ruben (Diane) Cisneros of Muskegon, MI, Virginia Green of Columbus, OH, Lucy Cisneros of Columbus, OH; one brother, Robert Rivera of Ocala, FL; 2 sisters, Salome Gonzalez of Ft. Worth, TX, and Dora Garza of Alice, TX; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Funeral Services will be 1 PM Friday, December 4 at Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell, with visitation beginning at 11 AM. Rev. Dr. H. Leigh Holder will officiate. Burial will be in the Croswell Cemetery, with Military Rites by the Croswell American Legion Post #255.