Richard P. LaRiviere, 74, of 15 Wysocki Drive, died Friday, August 10th in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves a son, Mark R. LaRiviere of Millbury; a daughter, Virginia L. wife of Charles A. Gilman of Rhinelander, WI; 2 brothers, James W. LaRiviere of Worcester and Francis H. LaRiviere of Shrewsbury; a sister, Doris M. Swett of Worcester; and several nephews and nieces. 2 sisters, Alice C. Boss and Margaret E. Legasey predeceased him.
     He was born in Worcester, the son of James J. and Pheobe (Jacques) LaRiviere. Mr. LaRiviere was employed by Reed Rolled Thread and Die for 30 years as a machinist until his retirement in 1995. He was a Korean Conflict U.S. Army veteran. Mr. LaRiviere enjoyed going to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun with his son and brother and loved the Webster House Restaurant.     
      The funeral is Wednesday, August 15th with a service at 11:00 AM in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are from 9:00 until 11:00 the morning of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.