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December 7, 1956 To July 15, 2009
Passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor.
She was born December 7, 1956 in Dearborn, Michigan
a daughter of James and Catherine ( Novak ) Riviera.
On February 21, 1981 she was married to Chester Allen Meyer in
Belleville at the First United Methodist Church.
They moved to Manchester from Belleville in 1989.
Rita will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She was a member of the National Reining Horse Association
were she held many titles.
She truly enjoyed her horses and for many years boarded horses.
Rita is survived by her beloved husband Chet of Manchester.
Loving children Chad ( Sarah ) Meyer of Manchester and
Taryn Meyer of Manchester.
Proud grandmother of Rylie & Nathan Meyer.
Loving daughter of Catherine Riviera of Belleville.
Sister of Caroline Babchek of Taylor and Rochelle ( Kris ) Black of Ishpeming.
Dear niece Amy (Pat) Proden and nephew Bardley Babchek and
great nephew Dylan.
Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 1:00 P.M.
until the time of the funeral service at 4 P.M. at the
Higgerson & Neal Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Belleville
(734-697-9400).
Memorial contributions may be made to;
For Generation to Come,
18580 Grass Lake Rd., Manchester, MI 48158
in lieu of flowers.
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