John 'Bo' Rivas, Jr. 79 of Key West, FL passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024.

Bo was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. A multigenerational conch, he lived in Key West his entire life. The island was a special place for him, and he loved being on the water. Bo graduated from Key West High School and discovered his passion for electrical work early on. He became a master electrician and owned Rivas Electric, Inc. for 45 years until his retirement. Bo enjoyed inventing new things and finding practical solutions to problems.

Bo is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joanne; his children, Amber (David) Brannon and Jordan (Stephanie) Rivas; his four beloved grandsons, Bennett, Blaise, Bowen and Jordan, Jr.; his sister Carole (Fred) Henning; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eva Rivas.

Bo was a kind and generous man, known for his unwavering integrity and dedication to his family and friends. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, meticulous nature, endless patience, and the love he poured into everyone and everything around him.

Key West Mortuary is entrusted with the arrangements. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 6-8 pm at Dean-Lopez Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11:00 am. A reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children in his memory.