Gil A. Rivera, 72, of Hollister, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Putnam Community Medical Center following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was a native of Santurce, Puerto Rico and had lived in Putnam County since 1996 coming from Miami. Gil had worked as a maintenance supervisor in the hospital industry and had also worked for Palatka Memorial Service. He was a member of Dunham Woods Baptist Church. Gil enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his beloved pet.
He is survived by his children, Gil A. Rivera (Wendy), Linda Herrington, John Lombardi and Thomas Lombardi, grandson, Anthony Rivera as well as 3 step-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Dunham Woods Baptist Church, 151 Hoover Rd., Hollister, FL 32147.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Gil’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com .
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.