Magdiel "Mike" Rivera of Walden passed away at home on December 30, 2025. He was 69 years old. Mike was born on July 1, 1955 at Ramapo Hospital in Spring Valley, NY to the late Felix Albert Rivera and Emma Loida Morales. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Mike was a Carpenter in the Local 964 at Stony Point. He loved animals and rescuing those in need. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Mike is survived by his wife Audrey A. Rivera at home; brothers, Eduardo Rivera, Ricardo Rivera, Juan Rivera; sister, Edna Rivera; uncle, Alexis Morales; grandchildren, Magdiel Rodriguez, Selena Pizzarro, Yasmine Rivera; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased Magdiel "Sonny" Rivera Jr. and Felix Rivera; aunts and uncles.

Services and Cremation will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Mike's name to the Walden Humane Society 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden, NY 12586.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St. Walden, NY 12586 845-778-3811 gridleyhoran.com