Background
Patterson, Richard R. was born on July 9, 1925 in Miller, South Dakota, United States.
social services administrator State Senator
Patterson, Richard R. was born on July 9, 1925 in Miller, South Dakota, United States.
Student, Roger Williams College. Student, Rhode Island College.
Past professional baseball player Cleveland Indians and Farm Systems. Former lieutenant Providence Police Department, 1968. Executive director Retardation Center.
Member Rhode Island State Senate, from 1978, president pro tempore, 1982. Vice chairman Department of Health committee. Member finance committee, chairman labor committee, chairman permanent advisory committee early intervention.
With United States Navy.
Active Warwick Mayors Advisory Commission Handicapped. Member of Retired Providence Police and Fire Association (secretary), American Legion, Knights of Columbus (cranston council), Warwick Rotary.
Married Evelyn B. McKenna (deceased July 11, 1985).