Merrill Chico Rivers
July 30, 1943 ~ November 29, 2017
Merrill “Chico” Rivers, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Oxon Hill, MD passed away on November 29, 2017 in La Plata, MD. Born on July 30, 1943, he was the son of the late Violet Greenway Bryant Rivers and Merrill Rivers. Chico was the loving husband of Jayne M. Rivers whom he married on April 23, 1983 in Our Lady of Lourdes in Bethesda, MD. Chico is survived by his daughter Veronica Rivers of Mechanicsville, MD, many nieces, great nephews and wonderful friends. As well as his siblings, Rose Ward and Bill Rivers. He graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1961, while in high school he was awarded the All-Metro Award. Chico moved from Waldorf, MD to Mechanicsville, MD in 1986. He was a buyer for Super Salvage in 2009.
Chico was Vice President of the Wicomico Advisor Board Committee in St. Mary’s County, MD. He enjoyed stumping people with trivia questions and was a prankster. He loved country music and enjoyed going for rides on his gulf cart. As well, as golfing, baseball, and sports in general. His second love was Wicomico Shores.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officiating and Con Celebrating will Father John Dakes. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD> Pallbearers will be; Tommy Dixon, Craig Stark, Mitchell Seifert, Lucas Gibson, Paul Gibson, Ken Swenson, Jim Cole, and Eugene Best. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Drew Tippett and Bradley Tippett.
Contributions may be made to St. Aloysius Catholic Church P.O. Box 310 Leonardtown, MD 20650 or charity of your choice.
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Jane & Family,
We were both saddened to hear about Chico’s passing. Many years have passed since we’ve been together but definitely remember some good old days together on the softball fields at Tucker Road and at Cosca. Remember the days running around Oxon Hill and other places. Definitely remember the time Chico and I left the bar in Accokeek and drove all night to Cape Hatteras NC to be with Fred, Joe and Bonnie who were down there surf fishing. Still have some old video of Chico trying to get into and out of Fred’s fishing boots and gear. Well those were the younger years of the 70’s and 80’s… had some fun times… fell out of touch… Well, many days have passed since then… just wanted to pass on my deepest sympathy to family and friends…
Jerry & Marge
God be with you, Big Duffer. I look forward to having to buy you beers on the Big 19th Hole In the Sky. RIP, my friend.
Jayne and Veronica, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Jane & Family, I was sorry to hear of Chico’s passing. He was a good man. We served together for 6 years on The Wicomico Shores Golf Advisory Board. He loved Wicomico Shores. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jayne and Veronica,
Our Dear, Sweet Chico is flying high with the angels. My deepest condolences to you both.
One day, we will all see him again.
God Bless.