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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LEO LARIVEE, PAST

GRAND KNIGHT (PGK) AND PAST FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR (PFN) KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS SULLIVAN COUNCIL

     Introduced By: Senators Cano, Acosta, Pearson, and Goodwin

     Date Introduced: June 08, 2021

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Leo

Larivee, beloved husband of Diane Larivee for forty-six years, the cherished father of Laura

Lafreniere, Linda and Michael Benoit, Lee-Ann and Michael Bruhn, Lisa and David Jencks, and

Leslie and Jeffrey Towle, and the very proud grandfather of thirteen grandchildren, and six great

grandchildren; and

     WHEREAS, Born and raised in the City of Central Falls, Mr. Larivee was a son of the

late Joseph and Aurore Larivee, and the brother of Joseph "Raymond" Larivee, Roger Larivee

and Robert Larivee, and the late Virginia "Lillian" Richard, Theresa Turcotte, Norman and Girard

Larivee, his son-in law, Richard Lafreniere, and a great-granddaughter, Catheryn Larivee Benoit;

and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Larivee was employed in the construction business for many years and

later worked for a medical supply company. He was a member of the Saint Vincent De Paul

Society, and dedicated to the Knights of Columbus Sullivan Council #2700 of Central Falls

where he had been a Past Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator, and President of the Casey Club

as well as many additional roles; and

     WHEREAS, Although Mr. Larivee resided in the Town of Cumberland, his heart and

time were devoted to the City of Central Falls and to lending a hand to assist others through life's

adversities. Described as a pillar of the community and "a kind human being with the spirit of

always helping and never saying no, no matter the circumstances" he had opened up the Knights

of Columbus for community residents to take shelter during the City's devastating mill fires and

volunteered with food distribution and vaccine clinics during COVID's rampage of the City; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Larivee had been a part of many City meetings,

registrations, and efforts to provide donations to the CF Baseball League, as well as supporting

the Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Express, to name but a few of his altruistic

endeavors; and

     WHEREAS, Leo Larivee was a loving family man, a friend to many, a benevolent

benefactor to the Central Falls community, and a kind and generous soul who will be dearly

missed by all who had the good fortune to have been part of his extraordinary life; now, therefore

be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses deepest

sympathy to the family and friends of Leo Larivee; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Diane Larivee and Family.

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