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Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Oscar A. and Dora M. (Doyle) Lariviere, he lived in Darien, CT for 20 years before returning home to the New Bedford area in the 1980's. His father owned Lariviere Pharmacy on Cottage St. He attended Holy Name School, Monsignor Coyle High School, and New Bedford Textile Institute.
Jerry was employed in the textile industry for 43 years.
He is survived by his wife; four children, Martha Rice of Cambridge, Amy Kogen of Deerfield, IL, Gerald "Jay" Lariviere, Jr., of Assonet, and Daniel Lariviere of Fairhaven; a brother, Paul J. Lariviere and his wife, Jackie, of Fairhaven; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth. Burial will follow in South Dartmouth Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.
Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the Animal Rescue League of New Bedford, 31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth, MA 02747.
For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Lisa Matias
April 2, 2008
Dan and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Richard Weaver
April 1, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family of Gerry. Former Holy Name School and Msgr. Coyle '56
David McAllister
April 1, 2008
Tom, Very sorry to hear of your loss.I will keep Gerry in my prayers.
Dave McAllister, DuBois, PA
A. John Saint
March 30, 2008
Our condolence and prayers at this sad time. The Saint Family
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James Owen
March 30, 2008
I extend to your entire family deepest sympathy on Gerry's untimely passing. Jim Owen, Coyle '56
Dottie Duquette
March 29, 2008
Gerry and his family are a great memory of our childhood back in the 50's at the Drug Store.So sorry for your loss. Dottie & Teddy Bessette
Nancy Pimentel
March 29, 2008
To Dan and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. May you all find peace and comfort in the memories you shared together.
Ruth Atkinson
March 29, 2008
Dear Judy, Your memories are forever. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Love, Ruth and Hope
Sharon Braga
March 28, 2008
Dan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Regards,
Sharon Braga
EDWARD LIMA
March 27, 2008
TO THE LARIVIERE FAMILY WE WERE KIDS AT HOLY NAME AND GOOD FRIENDS.I HAVE NOT SEEN GERRY IN OVER 50 YEARS.HE WAS A GOOD YOUNG MAN AND I KNOW HE WAS A GREAT FAMILY MAN.PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
Tom & Pauline Vieira
March 27, 2008
Judy, we are sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Karin/Mitchell Estaphan
March 27, 2008
Dear Judy and family,
We are in Florida and heard of Gerry's passing. We send you all our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Mitchell and Karin Estaphan
Fernando & Dawn Ferreira
March 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sue Ann San Soucy
March 27, 2008
Dan,
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Having just lost my dad last year, my heart goes out to you and all your family.
You're a good friend and co-worker. Please know, you're in my prayers.
Love,
Sue Ann
Jackie and Freddie Mitchell
March 27, 2008
We were saddened to learn of Gerry's untimely passing. We wish Judy and all of Gerry's family the courage and comfort they need at this most difficult time.
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