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Wanda Luz Rivera-Perez

July 25, 1980 August 16, 2013
Wanda Luz Rivera-Perez
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WANDA LUZ RIVERA-PEREZ

July 25, 1980-August 16, 2013

Newburgh, NY

Wanda Luz Rivera-Perez, beloved mother, daughter and sister, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 33.Wanda was born on July 25, 1980 in Newburgh, the daughter of Gloria I. "Ivette" Rodriguez and Cesar Perez. She spent her lifetime in the Newburgh area, graduated from NFA and received her Associates degree from SUNY Orange. She was a trained Histology Technician and worked for Pathline Labs in Suffern, NY.

Wanda was dearly loved by her whole family and many friends. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and light heart. She is survived by her daughter, Alesandra "Cheena" Rivera at home; her parents, Ivette LaPenna and her husband, Jim and Cesar Perez and his wife, Nancy; brothers: Michael, James, and Christopher LaPenna of Pine Bush and Louis Sena of Bridgeport, CT; sisters: Alexa Perez and her fiance, Jose Roche of Maybrook, Denise Sena and Mari Sena of Bridgeport, CT; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family wants to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Pathline who were always there to help and assist in any way possible. They are so very grateful for Kelly, Dr. Herrera and Dr. Okby for caring for Wanda with so much love. They have been amazingly supportive and always providing moral support. The Oncology staff at ORMC, who cared for Wanda so lovingly. Her many friends and colleagues from the Lab at ORMC. And lastly, Dr. Stewart who did everything in his power to ensure she received the best of care. Always making sure to do the best thing possible for Wanda's comfort.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 23rd at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24th at St. Joseph's Church, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown, NY 10940.Memorial contributions in Wanda's name may be made to a Fund for her daughter, Alessandra Rivera, 135 Deer Court Dr., Middletown, NY 10940.

Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 23rd at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24th at St. Joseph's Church, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown, NY 10940.Memorial contributions in Wanda's name may be made to a Fund for her daughter, Alessandra Rivera, 135 Deer Court Dr., Middletown, NY 10940.
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