Ms. Rivera was Columbia Prep’s receptionist, and emanated empathy, tough love and comfort to students, faculty and parents alike at the New York City school. She died of complications of Covid-19.
Source: New York Times
Lourdes Rivera, Private High School’s Beating Heart, Dies at 68
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