He immigrated to America in 1964, becoming an American citizen in 1970.

Immediately upon his arrival to the United States he began working full time as an Optician at Framingham Optical where he eventually became owner of the company.

He also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer in Holliston, MA from 1966 - 1976.

In the early 1980s, he sold Framingham Optical and went to work as a Court Officer at Framingham District Court in Framingham, MA.

There he climbed the ranks and became Chief Court Officer, overseeing the security of several courts in Middlesex County - including Framingham, Natick and Marlborough district courts - until his retirement in 2007.

He was a resident of Ashland, MA for over 30 years, and an Auxiliary Member of the VFW Ashland Post 2331 where he championed many causes to benefit Veterans.

A devout Catholic, he was a parishioner of St. Cecilia's Church in Ashland, and later St. Mark's in North Attleboro, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council No. 4822.

He was a dependable citizen and friend who would always do whatever he could to help someone in need within his community.