Stella Ann Rivera

Stella Anne Sytnik Mitchell Rivera 72, passed away Monday September 4, 2017. She was born October 10, 1944 in Bristol, PA. Daughter of Mary and John Sytnik, Croydon, PA. She is survived by her brothers Chester, John, Frank and Joseph Sytnik, and her sister Patricia Mormando, and her beloved husband Juan Roberto Rivera. Stella was a graduate of Delhaas High Class of 1962, she was also reigning Polka Queen in Lower Bucks County that year. While she pursued careers in administrative office work, her favorite profession was "Mom". She is survived by her daughters Anita, Tammy, Rachel, Angie and sons Tito, George and Jonathan. Grandchildren Jacob, Carmelo, Sierra, Keria, Cody, Cade, Nathan, Sydney, Jeremy, Korel, Kera and Vicente. "Stella" is latin for star, and she was a bright one. She left a shining example of love and will be missed by all who knew her. Those wishing to share in celebrating her life may join us at the Galzerano Funeral Home, 3500 Bristol - Oxford Valley Road, Levittown, PA 19057, Friday, September 8, 2017 from 12 – 2 pm. Funeral service will be at 2 pm. Interment will be held at Rosedale Cemetery. At Stella’s request in lieu of flowers, loved ones may consider a donation to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. This charity assists children born with a cleft palette receive the necessary surgery to function in life. Thank you to all our friends and family for the love and support we have received. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Stella Ann Rivera, please visit our flower store.