Erwin J. Riven, 86, of Stamford, formerly of Albany, N.Y., died Jan. 18. He was the husband of Carol (Leeds) Riven, and the widower of Carol (Bressen) Riven. Born in Albany, N.H., he was the son of the late Samuel and Norma Erwin. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Donna and Matthew; his granddaughters, Emily, Chloe and Izzy; and his brother Paul; his step-daughters, Diane Goldman and Debbie Glickman; and his step-grandchildren, Allie, Lisa, Jay, Rex, and Dylan.