David Riquier, a kind and gentle man, passed away on July 5. He leaves his wife Martha, his daughter Andrea and his son Adam. Other survivors include his sister Joanne Antos and his cousins Ludlow (Carol) Berkeley and Linda (Ernest) LeBlanc. David’s parents, Edgar and Barbara Tirrell Riquier, predeceased him. David was born in West Point, NY, and lived in Guam and Beverly, MA as a child; he raised his family in Needham, MA. He was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts and held a BA from Boston University and an MA from Harvard Extension School where he was also a teaching assistant. David spent his career in communications, including at the MIT Media Lab. His love of poetry and art was well-known. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Needham Community Council, 570 Hillside Ave., Needham 02494 or to the charity of your choice.