Adalberto "Big Al" Rios Rivera's Obituary
Adalberto Rios Rivera of Tavares passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was 79. He was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico and moved to this area from Toms River, New Jersey in the early 1980’s. He was the owner of Rios Motors in Tavares until he retired. He was affectionately known as “Big Al” to his family, friends and customers. He was also a big fan of NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his son, Albert Lee Rios on April 18, 2018, and his wife, Ruth Ann Rios on February 5, 2021. Big Al is remembered and will be dearly missed by his grandson, Albert “AJ” Rios of Howey-in-the-Hills and several nieces and nephews.
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