Felipe "Chico" Matos Rivera

Felipe Matos Rivera was born June 3rd, 1938 to Felipe Matos Figueroa and Conchita Rivera. He was 1 of 8 children. He lived a life of struggle but always succeeded. He provided for his family and worked hard to make sure they had means. His struggles were many. From time to time he and his family almost became homeless, to once being shot and surviving. A man who was rough around the edges and often came off as abrasive, had the biggest and softest heart and soul to those that knew him personally. Standing at 5 feet 5 inches his personality made him a giant. He was loved by those on the neighborhood of Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx where he spent most of his life raising his family. He loved his neighborhood so much that he was even given the name The Mayor of Mosholu by those on the neighborhood. Chico, my fathers nick name and how most knew and addressed him, was respected. People often came to him to discuss problems they had in life and all he did was offered a sympathetic ear which was in most cases all people wanted. His love for his neighborhood is only rivaled by his love for the New York Mets. My father took my mother, my brother Ramon and I to many games at Shea stadium. For those that may be too young to know Shea stadium was the name of the field before it became Citi field. My mother would often sneak in sandwiches in her purse because even in the 80's the price of ball park food and drink was way overpriced. Plus, no one could make a portable picnic meal better than my mother. My father also had an obsession with game shows. His favorite being Family Feud. He enjoyed Steve Harvey as the host but would recall with joy the days of seeing Richard Dawson and how he would kiss the prettiest women on the show. My father spent his final days with his wife and my mother Anna, my sister Thais and her Husband Anibal, we call him junior, and their two children Damien and Eyan. Felipe Matos Rivera will be missed. His contagious laughter and ability to make even strangers laugh he just met laugh will be sorely missed. I want to take this time to thank all those that have poured out their condolences and support for my family in this difficult time. May God Bless all of you. A visitation will be held on Friday August 9th, 2019 between 4pm-8pm at A Community Funeral Home located on 910 W Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32805. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 10th 2019 at 11:00am at the funeral home followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery located at 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, FL 32801. I once again thank you for your love and support.

Felipe "Chico" Matos Rivera

June 3, 1938 - August 5, 2019