Carmelo Rivera, 58, passed away on January 9th 2025 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont FL. He was born on September 6, 1966 to Rafael Rivera and Maria Rodriguez in Brooklyn, NY. He spent his free time working on and riding bike as an avid cyclist. Schwinn was his favorite brand of bikes. He worked primarily as a cook and loved listening to his favorite Salsa group Fania. He is survived by his brother Rafael Rivera and sister Jaqueline Rivera; 2 kids Carmelo Rivera and Seidi Rivera; 4 grandchildren Carmelo Jaivyn Rivera, Caisyn Alexander Rivera, Sarah Ann Zelda Rivera and Ma'Lakhai Elijah Thomas Dupree, all whom he loved very much.

He will forever be missed.

Rest Easy Melo