The Oregon Chapter is very saddened to report the passing of Maria Rivelli.
Maria was a board member of our chapter for many years, coordinating our annual fundraising walk and serving as vice-president among many other roles. Beyond that, she was an integral member of our chapter and a wonderful friend. Her spirit, strength, and dedication to our cause continue to inspire us, and we will miss her dearly.
If you would like to attend Maria’s funeral service it is Saturday, April 9, 2022.
Location: Sacred Heart Church (website)
3910 SE 11th Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97202
Time: 12:00 p.m. – Rosary
12:30 p.m. – Funeral Mass
1:30 p.m. – Luncheon
Maria’s service will also be streamed online. If you cannot attend in person, you can watch it on Sacred Heart Church’s Facebook Page. Click here for the link.
Maria Rivelli Memorial Fund
If you would like to donate in memory of Maria and her involvement with the National Scleroderma Foundation Oregon Chapter, the Maria Rivelli Memorial Fund has been established.
The Maria Rivelli Memorial Fund is located on the Oregon Chapter’s donation page found on www.scleroderma.org/oregon or you can donate directly by clicking this link. Please select “Maria Rivelli Memorial Fund” in the Gift Designation drop-down menu.