Ferdinard Rivera, 64, of New Haven, died Nov. 3, 2106 at his home after a brief illness. Freddie was born in LasMarias, PR, Sept. 7, 1952 the son of Israel and Ines Alicea Rivera and was employed at the Chair Care Co for 10 years prior to retiring. He is survived by sisters, Rosa and Anna Rivera of Branford, a brother  Jose of Guilford and 3 god daughters, Julie Cruz, Francesca Cruz and Zalilla Battle. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Rivera. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM in the Peter H. Torello & Son, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Interment private.