Inocencia Colon Rivera Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Inocencia Colon Rivera of New York, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 29, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eustaquio Correa Colon and Eva Colon Rivera; and her brothers, Roberto Rodriguez and Francisco Colon. She is survived by: her children, Jose Rafael Merced of Holyoke, Antonio T. Colon (Cindy) of Holyoke, Margarita Colon of Holyoke, Rosa Maria Hernandez Guthro of West Springfield and Tania Hernandez of North Adams; her stepdaughters, Angelica M. Hernandez of Florida and Karime Hernandez of Florida; her siblings, Eustaquio Colon Jr. of Holyoke, Pablo Colon of Holyoke, Eladia Colon (Eriberto Cortez) of Holyoke and Maria M. Colon (Robert Allen) of Chicopee; her grandchildren, Anthony G. Torres, Lisa Morales, Justin T. Colon and Katherine Colon; and her close friends, Sofia J. Rivera and Alex J. Rivera of Chicopee. She is also survived by several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Messier Funeral Home (1944 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at 10:00 AM.