Loretto, PA - RIVERO - Julio, TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died on Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. Francis Friary in Loretto. He was 96. Father Julio was born in New York City, and was preceded in death by his parents, Rogelio and Carmen (Blanco) Rivero, as well as his seven brothers: Gilbert, Edwardo, Rogelio, George, Anselmo, Raymond, and Ricard,o and two sisters: Adela and Iluminada. He is survived by his niece, Candida Navedo, and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and his Franciscan community. Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Chapel on the campus of St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. A vigil prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with the Very Rev. Joseph Lehman, TOR, as principal celebrant, it will also be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings for the Friars' Retirement Fund can be made payable to Franciscan Friars, TOR, P.O. Box 500, Loretto, PA 15940. A complete obituary and link to view the funeral services live can be found at franciscanstor.org. Arrangements are by Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church St., Gallitzin, PA 16641. Online condolences can be made by visiting gibbonsfunerals.com.