Julio A. Santos Rivera

Julio A. Santos Rivera (February 9, 1889, Rincón, Puerto Rico – March 3, 1985) was a Puerto Rican physician, civic leader, politician, and fraternal figure closely associated with the city of Arecibo. He served in the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico and was deeply involved in public health, philanthropy, and civic organizations.

Early life and education Although born in Rincón, Santos moved to Arecibo, Puerto Rico early in life, a city he adopted as his own. Founding member of the Arecibo Lions Club President of the Arecibo Rotary Club President of the Arecibo Hunting and Fishing Club President of the Arecibo Board of Benevolence Organizer and first director of the Public Health Unit of Arecibo Director of Beneficence in Ciales Medical inspector for the Rockefeller Foundation Island Director of the Puerto Rico Anti-Tuberculosis Association Member of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Medical Association, later serving as Vice President President of the Northern District Medical Association Leader of various local fundraising campaigns, including efforts for the Red Cross

Death Dr Julio A. Santos Rivera died on March 3, 1985 at the age of 86. He was buried at Cementerio La Santa Cruz in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.