Warren A. Rival, 82

LACONIA — Warren Allen Rival completed his life journey on April 18, 2018 at his home at age 82 with his family by his side.

Warren was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on March 7, 1936, to Matthias and Loretta (Koerber) Rival.

Warren attended New Britain public schools until he was 14, when he went to Williston Academy (’54) and then on to Yale University, where he continued to use his beautiful baritone voice singing with the Baker’s Dozen and the Yale Glee Club. He was graduated with the class of ’58.

Warren started his career in aerospace manufacturing as a manufacturing engineer and factory manager. As an entrepreneur and patent holder he grew his small successful aerospace manufacturing business from three to 75 employees. The good work of others was always greatly appreciated and respected by him.

Whatever recreation Warren allowed himself was for the benefit of his family mainly in the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, Wyoming and Switzerland, the birthplace of his paternal grandmother. Summer vacations were always on the coast of Maine. In his later years, his tennis game became part of the “Old Men's” group.

Warren’s quiet intelligence, integrity and industry are carried on by his son, Chris, and his daughter, Mimi, who saw their father live his life and endure his long illness with grace.

Warren is survived by his wife, Jean; his son, Christopher and his wife, Suzanne, of North Reading, Massachusetts; and his daughter, Maria "Mimi" Tlougan and her husband, Bruce, of Jackson, Wyoming; grandchildren Dr. Brook Tlougan and spouse Vijay Karia of New York City and Jackson, Wyoming, and Jay Tlougan and his wife Liza of Jackson, Wyoming; and great-grandson Rowley Tlougan. Also surviving are nieces Marcia Richmond and her husband, Al, of Westfield, Massachusetts and Susan Nock and her husband, Randy, of Twinsburg, Ohio, and nephew Bryan Rival and his wife, Caroline, of Hilliard, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Warren was preceded in death by his brother Richard.

A family celebration of Warren’s life will be held in Wyoming.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.