Andy Rivera Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Andy Rivera of Amsterdam, New York. Andy, born on January 1, 1957, passed away on July 29, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Andy Rivera to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raul Rivera, Sr. and Gabriella Cosme; his son Elijah A. Rivera of Amsterdam, NY; his nephew Arcadio; and his brothers, Raul "Papo" Rivera Jr. of Amsterdam, NY, Lester Rivera Sr. of Amsterdam, NY and Carlos Bonefont of Amsterdam, NY.
He is survived by: his wife Carol L. Nadler Rivera; his sons, Taino X. Rivera of Estes Park, CO and Ronald E. Carpenter of Amsterdam, NY; his grandchildren, Cyan of Amsterdam, Alisia M. Rivera of Amsterdam, Harmony N. Carpenter of Amsterdam and Elijah Arcadio Rivera of Estes Park, CO; and his siblings, Johnny Cosme of Amsterdam, NY and Janeen Cosme of Troy, NY.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Andy's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org.
