Haverhill, MA:  Americo "Rico" Alvarado, of Haverhill and formerly of Jersey City, NJ and Lynn, MA, died peacefully with his wife by his side at the Hannah Duston Long Term Healthcare Center, Haverhill on May 2, 2017 at the age of 92.  Rico was born on June 22, 1924 in Salinas, Puerto Rico, relocated to the United States in 1954, and proudly served his country during the Korean War as a Corporal in the U. S. Army.

He attended local schools and worked as an Auto Mechanic for a local car dealership.  Rico was a member of St. James Parish, Haverhill, and he enjoyed gardening and tinkering with automobiles.

Rico will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of sixty-six years, Mrs. Maria Theresa (Rivera) Alvarado; sons and daughters-in-laws, William and Patricia Alvarado of Atkinson, NH and Albert and Channa Ann Alvarado of Newton, NH; his grandchildren, William Alvarado, Jr. of Lynn, MA, Vanessa M. Alvarado of Manchester, NH,  Maria A. Alvarado, Jazmin Alvarado, Americo "Rico" Alvarado, all of Newton, NH, Scott Bouchard of Milford, NH, Deanna Ziminski of Haverhill and Timothy Bouchard of Nashua, NH; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by half-brother.

All are welcome to attend calling hours to celebrate Rico's life on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 6 to 8 PM, at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, MA.  His funeral will begin on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 9 AM from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. James Church, Haverhill.  Burial will follow in Atkinson Cemetery, Atkinson, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be mailed to St. James Church, 6 Cottage St., Haverhill, MA 01830.  The family would like to thank the staff at Hannah Duston Long Term Healthcare Center for their efforts, care and dedication to Rico's health and well-being during his stay with them.

For directions to our home or to send a message of condolence, please visit our website at www.berubecomeau.com