CHESAPEAKE—Martin Blanco Rivera, Jr., affectionately known as Chico, of Chesapeake, Virginia, was called to rest by our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Chico was born in Guam and is predeceased by his parents, Martin Blanco Rivera, Sr. and Flora Matanane Atoigue Rivera; stepmother Maria Santos Rivera; his sister Antonette Marie Rivera; Godparents/Aunt and Uncle Alejandrina "Dinang" Atoigue Manibusan and Joaquin V.E. Manibusan, Sr.; Aunt and Uncle Guadalupe Blanco Rivera Charfauros and Tomas Babauta Charfauros, Sr.

Chico will be missed dearly by Carolyn Pedersen, who shared his life; lifelong friends Doug and Dottie Jones; and by cousins, neighbors, and numerous friends.

Chico served as a Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army Reserve for twenty-five years and received several honors and awards. He was also a police officer for twenty years with the Portsmouth, Virginia Police Department. Chico loved dancing. He was a member of the Virginia Shaggers Hall of Fame.

A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd., Suffolk. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.