Background
Flavin, Richard Patrick was born on December 7, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Joseph and Helen (Donovan) Flavin.
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Flavin, Richard Patrick was born on December 7, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Joseph and Helen (Donovan) Flavin.
Bachelor of Arts in History and Government, Stonehill College, l958; postgraduate, New York University, l959.
Press secretary to president, Massachusetts Senate, Boston, l966-67; press secretary to mayor, City of Boston, l968-69; director public relations, Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopoulos, Boston, l970; political editor, Station WNAC-television, Boston, l970-73; commentator, Station WBZ-television, Boston, l973-87; commentator, NBC-television, New York City, 1987-1988. Writer, performer Boston Pops Orchestra, 1982-1986.
Board of directors Genesis Fund, Boston, l982-. Member NATAS (7 Emmy awards), Advertising Club Greater Boston, National Press Club, Chequessett Yacht and Country Club (Wellfleet, Massachusetts), Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach, Florida).
Married Betsy Gildersleeve, November l2, l97l. Children: Leslie, Meredith.