James Marcano Rivera

May 6, 1946 - April 5, 2020

James Rivera, a retiree of Imperial Schrade Corporation and life-long resident of Sullivan County, NY, passed away on April 5th, 2020 at the age of 73 in Middletown, NY. James is survived by; his children, John J. Rivera and Conrad Rivera; his sister Daralynn Rivera Otero; his nieces Tanya Joy Crawford and LeAndra Coe, and several other nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Marie Clark, his father Conrad Moreno Rivera; and his nephew Dario Diaz II. James was born May 6, 1946 to Conrad M. Rivera and Marie Caryle. He worked at Imperial Schrade Corp. and had his own patent on a knife he designed. James obtained his pilot license and worked for Stewart Airport. He also had his big rig license and drove for Wallace Oil Co. James enjoyed the great outdoors including his boat and fishing as well as riding his motorcycle. He was most proud of and loved the home he built. He loved his dogs and was always glad to lend a helping hand to his friends and relatives. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him. “Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never.”