I was born in Methuen, Massachusetts to Maurice and Helen LaRiviere. My father was a Methuen Police Officer and then an elected member of the Methuen Board of Assessors.

I have a sister, Leona who has lived her life in Methuen.

In 1973 I met the woman I would spend my life with. My father and my sister picked me up at the boston airport as I returned from military duty at Fort Knox. My sister introduced me to her friend Christine who had come with them. In 1976 Christine and I got married. I am a Roman Catholic and we consumated our vows before God.

We have had three children; Maura, Cathyrn and Thomas and I was very lucky to have them. We are very proud parents.

I have served the community in the elected offices of; Town Meeting Member, Charter Commissioner and Councillor. I also served as the appointed city solicitor.

I have also served as President of three non-profit entities.

My interests are family, hiking, biking, boating, fishing and baseball. There was a time when I did these better than my son but once he became a teenager those days of doing it better than him were over.