Grisselle Chávez Rivera
Grisselle Chávez Rivera, 58, of New London, CT, passed away after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses on 11/03/2026, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
Grisselle was born on 09/24/1968 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico to Braulio Chávez Fajardo and Isabel Rivera Ujaque. She grew up in her hometown and graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras. She served her country in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. After her discharge, she worked at the U.S. Postal Service until she was disabled.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend. She loved gardening, cross-stitching and doing genealogy research. She loved the people in her life with her whole heart and was known for helping others no matter what. She will be missed forever.
Grisselle is survived by her only daughter, Karolyn González Chávez; mother, Isabel Rivera Ujaque; and sisters, Wanda García, Ivonne Chávez and Ilia Chávez.
A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either of her favorite charities: United Way of CT or World Central Kitchen. Condolences may be shared at Abbey Funeral Home in Rocky Hill.
Con profundo pesar despedimos a nuestra querida Grissellita, una gran guerrera que luchó con valentía y esperanza por recuperar su salud, pero ha partido de este mundo.
Que descanse en paz. Su fortaleza, su lucha y su recuerdo permanecerán siempre en mi corazón.
Mis más sinceras condolencias y un abrazo lleno de cariño a toda su familia. Que Dios les conceda fortaleza, consuelo y paz para sobrellevar este inmenso dolor.
**Vuela alto, querida Grissellita.** 🕊️🤍
Siempre en mi corazón, mis condolencias a toda la familia y a su hija muchas resignación , besos a su mamá,
Rest in peace my beautiful sister. We honor you an celebrate your life as a veteran and postal worker. You were a wonderful mother, a sister, daughter and aunt. We will miss you with all of our hearts. Be free my sister and join our Heavenly Father.
My deepest condolences. Sending the family peace and strenght during this difficult time.