Paranormal investigator and Annabelle doll tour manager, Dan Rivera, died in Gettysburg on June 13. The Connecticut native was 54 years old.
NESPR Pays Tribute to Dan Rivera
“It’s with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera. We are heartbroken and still processing this loss. Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him. Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time,” stated the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). Dan served as the senior lead investigator with the body founded by Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators who returned to the spotlight with the ‘Conjuring’ films.
Dan Rivera’s Family: Wife Sarah and Son David
Rivera left behind his wife, Sarah, and son, David. Sarah Bond Rivera has worked as an accountant at Kent C Wahlberg, CPA LLC, in Stratford, Connecticut, since June 1, 2002. She received an accounting degree and an English degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and attended Fairfield High School.
She married Dan on September 19, 2016. Dan came out as gay on Facebook way back in 2014, and they became engaged on January 9, 2015.
“I’ve loved you from the moment we met. Your eyes, that smile….. it was all so written in the stars. You are the love of my life and will be forever. Until we meet again my love; may you be surrounded by God’s eternal love and gilded light,” she posted in a teary farewell.
Who Is David Rivera?
David is their son and is referred to as an entrepreneur. He works at Aloha Kia Leeward a car dealership. He resides in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. David’s profile indicates he is from Seymour in Connecticut, and he is in a relationship.
David also claims to be a ‘follower of God and giver of love and light’.
Dan Rivera’s Legacy in Paranormal Research
Dan was one of the best-known faces on the ‘Devils on the Run Tour’. NESPR says he was “involved in paranormal research and investigations for over a decade. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT, at an early age he was introduced to haunting phenomena, having witnessed paranormal events occurring in his home. Dan is a U.S. Army veteran and is an expert in the rites and rituals of Santeria.”
