Beatrice Rivet Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cohoes, NY Beatrice Rivet, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 92 years old. She was born in Cohoes on September 10, 1924, to the late Thomas and Melvina Brown and was the oldest of 3 children. After attending school, she worked at Juliettes in Cohoes prior to working at the New York State Department of Labor where she retired after 25 years. She most enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, and grandmother. She always had a warm welcome for anyone who entered her home. She was married to Harvey Rivet until his death in 2001. She was predeceased by her sister RoseMarie Long, brother Gordon Brown, and adored son Keith Rivet. Beatrice is survived by her beloved daughter, Cheryl (Thomas) Berthiaume; her adored granddaughters Amy (Keith) Ross and Melissa (Anthony) Sbrega; her sister-in-law Helen Brown; her niece Pamela Brown; her nephew Raymond Brown; her great nephews Kyle (Sam) Brown and Josh (Megan) Brown. She was a devout Catholic who attended Mass on a weekly basis. She was an advid bingo player and enjoyed playing bingo with friends twice a week. Calling hours will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 5 at the Holy Trinity Church, 122 Vliet Blvd in Cohoes followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. After the Mass, the burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Waterford, NY. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a memorial contribution in Beatrice’s name to the Langan School, 314 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208

Beatrice Rivet

September 30, 1924 - November 30, 2016