We are sad to announce that on March 3, 2023, at the age of 79, Howard J. Rivers of Fitchburg, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Alfred J. Rivers and Irene L. Rivers (Valliere); and his sister Cecile Semon. He was also cherished by several cousins, a niece and many longtime friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anderson Family Funeral Homes

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June 10, 2023

sa morris wrote a sympathy message

“I served in the U.S. Naval Security Group (NSA/CSS) with Howard (Howie) CTR2 during 1964-66. We were stationed together in the Philippines, Okinawa & flew together as Morse Intercept Operators in Vietnam. Howie earned two(2) Air Medals for his flights with Naval Air Squadron VQ-1 performing Unarmed North Vietnam Air Combat Support Missions. Howie enjoyed photography & motorcycle racing on Okinawa & was a Amateur (Ham) radio operator with the callsign K1MEB. 73 my friend Steve / W5BIB”