Timari Raquan Rivera

Timari Raquan Rivera, 17, was greeted in heaven on Monday, January 4, 2021 from his earthly home. He was born August 5, 2003 to Timothy Rivera and Anglie Edmounds in Bridgeport, CT. He attended local schools and began his love of the game at age 6, when his pediatrician suggested that if his mom didn’t put a basketball into Timari’s hands, he would. His passion for basketball grew from P.A.L. league, leading him to play in several leagues - including Weston Wilton Travel Team, N.E. Playaz, and CT Elite AAU while his varsity position with the Staples High School Wreckers remained his primary focus. Timari was a math whiz, fluent in basketball statistics, and loved pottery. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, playing 2K, and every teens passion, eating. He was set to graduate from Staples High School, Westport, CT this year.

In addition to his parents, left to cherish the memory of this “gentle-giant’ are; stepfather Devin Robinson, big little brothers Taurean and Tyron Rivera, 9 additional siblings; nephews Amir and Tristian Rivera, bonus niece Marlo Perkins and a host of family and friends.

A private Service of Celebration will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 729 Union Ave., Bridgeport with Bishop Kenneth Moales, Jr officiating. Friends may greet the family from 9-10:00 a.m. at the church. The family will proceed to a private interment immediately following service. The family wishes to thank those who have expressed their love and condolence in various ways, it is truly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Geo. J. Peterson FH., 1041 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06608.