Jeffrey F. Riva

MILLBROOK — Jeffrey F. Riva sadly passed away on March 15, 2025, at the age of 77. Known as “Pop” to his grandchildren, Jeff leaves an indelible mark created by a lifetime of strength, courage, boldness, love, adventure and humor. He was his own man and will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

Jeff was born in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 17, 1947, to Betty (Shaler) and Humbert Lewis Riva. He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School in Washington, D.C. He moved with his family to Short Hill, New Jersey in 1961. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 1965. He then graduated from Marist College in 1969. While attending Marist, he met the love of his life, Nancy Cutten, and they were married in June 1969. Together they raised three wonderful children in Staatsburg, New York, Jennifer, Jeffrey and Brian.

For 33 years, Jeff was an educator, coach and athletic director at Our Lady of Lourdes HS (1969-74) and Millbrook Jr./Sr. HS (1974-2002). Many of his student-athletes still stay in contact with him as well as many of his students. His humor and sharp wit were unmatched and will be remembered forever and bring smiles to friends and family as they continue to honor his life by living their lives fully and with courage. “Climb, though the rocks are rugged”

Jeff was predeceased by his parents; brother, John Michael; and sisters, Betty Jane and Suzanne.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Nancy; daughter, Jennifer, and son-in-law, Tom Mullen, and their sons, Joseph, Matthew and Tyler; son, Jeffrey, and daughter-in-law, Maureen Riva, and their children, Katie, Jake, Luke and Molly; and son, Brian, and Sarah and their son, Jack.

Jeff is also survived by his siblings, Barbara Coates and husband, John, Richard Riva and wife, Sharon, Rob Riva and wife, Nancy, Denning Riva, Mary Ann Martin and husband, Channing; brother-in-law, Ray Cutten and wife, Patricia; sister-in-law, Angela Riva; and numerous nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, Jeff’s family requests that you make a memorial donation to your local SPCA, or Tunnels To Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org), or a charitable cause that you support.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet’s Funeral Home, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, please visit Jeff’s obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.