Aníbal Meléndez Rivera
Aníbal Meléndez Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Fajardo | |
| In office January 2, 1989 – February 19, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Alfredo López Cabrera |
| Succeeded by | José Anibal Meléndez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1948 New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Spouse | Diana Méndez |
| Children | Grace Diana José Aníbal |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (BBA, MBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Aníbal Meléndez Rivera (February 11, 1948 – December 19, 2021) was a
Early years and studies
Aníbal Meléndez Rivera was born on November 11, 1948, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. His parents were Luis Meléndez and Angélica Rivera. He grew up in Daguao, a barrio of Naguabo. He graduated from the Rafael Rocca High School of Naguabo.
In 1965, Meléndez enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. He received his bachelor's degree in 1969, and then completed a master's degree in business administration.
Sports career
Since his youth, Meléndez distinguished himself as an athlete, specifically in baseball and track and field. He played Class A and Double AA baseball, the latter with Cataño. In later years, he was involved with the Cariduros de Fajardo team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, serving as sports commentator for 18 years, and also as owner of the team.
Professional career
Meléndez worked as a college professor at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Fajardo Campus, with the Business Administration faculty. He also occupied several administrative positions with the Government of Puerto Rico.
Political career
Meléndez was first elected as mayor of
Aníbal Meléndez Rivera presented his resignation as Mayor of Fajardo after 31 years in office effective February 19, 2020.[3]
Personal life and death
Meléndez met his future wife, Diana Méndez, while in college. They had three children together: Grace, Diana, and José Aníbal. The latter served as
He suffered from Parkinson's disease. Meléndez died peacefully at his home in Fajardo, on December 19, 2021, at the age of 73. He was buried at the Old Fajardo Municipal Cemetery.[5]
References
- ISBN 978-0-359-10402-4. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
- ^ Carmen Milagros Díaz (January 15, 2012). "Hablan los alcaldes invencibles". El Vocero. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012.
- ^ "Renuncia el alcalde de Fajardo, Aníbal Meléndez Rivera". 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Renuncia Sargento de Armas por drogas". Noticel. Mar 1, 2011.
- ^ Caro, Leysa (December 19, 2021). "Fallece Aníbal Meléndez, exalcalde de Fajardo, a sus 73 años". El Nuevo Día.
External links
- [1] on FajardoPR