Michael Rivard, 56, passed away December 29, 2020 of severe Covid-19 pneumonia; he fought so hard for 14 days in the ICU.
He was the loving husband, best friend and soulmate of his wife of 25 years Tina Rivard
He also leaves behind 5 amazing children Christopher Rivard and his wife Rebecca, Matthew Rivard and his fiancée Sabrina Ricci
Jacob Auger, Tyler Rivard and his daughter Kathryn Rivard. He leaves behind 4 grandchildren Madison, Nicholas, Abagail and Blake, who will miss their Papa greatly. They will miss his infectious personality, belly laugh, and edge of your seat storytelling (and he had plenty).
He also will be missed by his loving parents, Armand and Nancy Rivard, his siblings Suzanne Cote
and her husband Ronald, Roger Rivard and his wife Brenda, and David Rivard and his wife Francis. He also leaves behind his brother in-laws, Thomas Galipeau and Timothy Pernini and his wife Barbara.
he is predeceased by his younger brother Richard.
He loved his nieces Jessica, Julie, Brittany, Francesca, Rosalie and his nephews Eric, Jonathan, Devon, Jared, Thomas, and many great nieces and nephews. They will forever miss their Uncle Coco. Mike had such a big heart he often was a father-figure to those that weren't his own.
Family was his first and foremost, He was always there to help, listen however he could or just laugh with you. He was a devoted husband and father. A woman could never ask for a better man, And our children could not ask for a better father. His family was his world.
He loved his many friends and all of the great times they had. I was proud to be his wife; He also had a love and passion
for his company Tire Doctor and all of their customers. He started the company with his partner, Michael Hosney, with just a white van and a customer’s list.
Over the years it grew into 4 locations. When he was younger he owned Moto Center in Woonsocket
he loved riding motorcycles and racing what people call hair scrambles. He was an avid racing fan and loved to watch his sons race or jump in his truck
and go anywhere to watch a race. he was so proud of his daughter for growing into the young woman she is today. He wanted to see the world, his spontaneous sense for adventure and willingness to travel, even on a surprise 50th birthday adventure to Graceland for his wife. One thing on his bucket list was to go to the Tulsa Shootout, which was able to do. The racing community will miss him
he also loved to go shooting at the range with his boys, loved of all kinds of genres of music and loved going to all kinds of concerts, and working in the garage.
Recently his new passions as the children have grown older were vacationing with his loving wife.
New Hampshire was the first condo we ever had; we enjoyed it for 10 years. it was a place he could absolutely relax. ,
I'm glad to have had the immense gratitude to be with him for 25 years. they were the best years of my life.
anyone who bumped into him, talked to him on the phone, did business with, or even just exchanged a smile, all liked him immediately, and he was a man that could put someone at ease immediately. he had everyone at Hello
He never waned in any responsibility and taught us all the true definition of hard hard work and the true meaning of family.
He was an old fashioned gentleman, a savvy businessman and all around great guy. He had so many plans in his head for business and future endeavors and more vacations
He was taken much too soon and had so much living still to do. He will be missed by so many versatile people of all stages of life. They are allowing us to decorate with Mikes many hobbies and interests. People say that God needed an angel....
well he got a superhero.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mike will be celebrated on Monday January 4th at 10:00 am in Holy Trinity Parish (OLQM) Church, 1409 Park Ave. Woonsocket.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mike's grandchildrens college fund.
In Memory of Mike, the family has opened a Memorial Account at Dean Bank to be equally split to go to each grandchild. Checks can be made payable to "In Memory of Michael Rivard"
Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket.
www.menardfuneralhome.com