Edward Rivernider, 87, a longtime resident of Ashland, Massachusetts passed away Saturday, September 13th due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. He was a proud member of the American Legion and the Freemasonry and held officer positions in both organizations. Ed was also a very proud veteran of the United States Navy .

Ed was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou (Ledezma) who passed away in June 2023, and his grandson James Leverone who passed away in October 2023. He is survived by four children, Elizabeth Wilensky and her husband Craig of Plymouth, MA, Deanna Rivernider and her fiancé Rich Dowall of Medway, MA, Cynthia Rivernider of New York, NY, and Michelle (Shelly) Cieri and her husband John of Dennis, MA, six grandchildren, Sarah, Isabel, Andrew and his wife Caroline (Saba), Aleksa, and Scott, and 2 great granddaughters, Zoe and Emma. He is also survived by 4 siblings, James, Irene (Missy), William, and Mary-Beth along with many nieces and nephews.

Ed was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and lived there and Shrewsbury until he graduated from high school and entered Lowell Technological Institute (University of Massachusetts Lowell). He studied engineering, met the love of his life, Mary Lou, and graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

In August 1960, he joined the United States Navy and served on active duty until December 1964. He was honorably discharged on August 15, 1966. From April 1962, through October 1962, Ed served on the U.S.S Hyman where he was a Programmer Watch Officer. On June 16, 1962, he was commissioned as an officer with the title of LTJG (Lieutenant Junior Grade). In November 1962, he became a part of NAVCOSSACT (Naval Command Systems Support Activity) and in 1963, he completed a 5 month computer programming course which prepared him for his long term career in computers.

Ed held many jobs over the years in the computer industry having a lot of pride that he was there in the "early days"! From Honeywell to Prime to partnerships to ownerships and finally retiring from EMC in 2009, Ed expanded his knowledge as computer systems evolved.

Ed had many hobbies and interests! At a younger age, Ed and his wife, Mary Lou, and their 4 daughters spent many years camping in Maine, hiking, fishing, and eventually enjoying their family home on the Cape in Eastham. He loved golf, bowling, and ice skating, and was an avid Boston sports fan! Ed also had a great interest in his family's history and had done many hours of research on his origins. He enjoyed cooking and was known for his baked stuff lobsters served every Christmas!

Ed loved spending time with his family and his last few years with his great granddaughter Zoe, brought him so much joy! He was never a "cat person" but his cat, Teddy, became his constant companion and was a daily source of happiness for him!

The family would like to gratefully acknowledge The Residence at Valley Farm in Ashland. The care and love which was bestowed upon Ed and Mary Lou until both of their passings, was a blessing for the family!

There will be a graveside service at a future date at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts, where he will be interred alongside his wife, Mary Lou. A Celebration of Life gathering will follow.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Parkinson's Foundation to contribute to a cure. Parkinson's Foundation