Gene Lavanchy Biography
Gene Lavanchy is an American journalist working for WFXT channel 25 as the co-host of Boston 25 Morning News together with Kim Carrigan. Before joining WFXT, he was working as a sports director and sports anchor at WHDH channel7.
Gene Lavanchy Early Life
Lavanchy was born and raised partly in Boston, Massachusetts. He then spent most of his childhood growing up in Walpole, Massachusetts.
Gene Lavanchy Education
He graduated from Emmerson College in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism.
Gene Lavanchy Career
The journalist started his broadcasting career in 1983 as a sports writer and producer at WJCC-AM radio (now WDIS AM 1170) in Norfolk. He began television news in 1986, covering sports at WBBH-TV in Fort Myers, Florida. In addition, Lavanchy was a sports anchor at WLNE-TV in Providence, Rhode Island, and also the host of Boston Bruins telecasts for WSBK-TV.
In 1993, he joined WHDH in Boston and became their sports director and sports anchor a year later. He also anchored WHDH’s Sunday late-night sports program “Sports Xtra” as time progressed, where he would interview and discuss current events with many local New England sports stars.
Lavanchy arrived at WFXT in August 2003, after leaving WHDH. He and co-host Kim Carrigan, who had also left WHDH, are leading one of the most popular morning news shows in Boston.
Lavanchy shared his own English Wikipedia article page on the Morning News of WFXT on December 17, 2007, in a segment about finding yourself on the Internet.
Away from television, the journalist participates in community activities actively. For instance, he is a board member of the Friends of Walpole Community Athletic Complex.
The group raises funds and builds new fields at Walpole High School, making improvements in recreational sports fields throughout Walpole.
Lavanchy has been the spokesperson for the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, The Buddy Walk, and The Independence 5k Walk and Run which supports developmental disability services for adults and children in more than 110 communities across the Bay State. In 2012, the Friends of St. Patrick group named Lavanchy’ Man of the Year’ for his community work in the city.
Gene Lavanchy Age
Lavanchy was born on September 17, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts, the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 17th September every year.
Gene Lavanchy Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Gene Lavanchy Wife
He is married to Anne-Marie. The couple has been married for more than 22 years and together they are blessed with four children namely, Matthew, Jack, Brett, and Lauren. The family resides in Walpole, Massachusetts. Anne and her husband met in high school.
Children
Lavanchy and his wife have four kids. The eldest is Matthew followed by Jack, Brett, and Lauren. Matthew attends Wheaton College. The other three are making their way through the Walpole school system.
Gene Lavanchy Body Facts and Measurements
Date of Birth: 17th Sep 1964
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Married
Height: Not Available
Weight: Not Available
Gene Lavanchy Salary
According to our reliable sources, Lavanchy’s annual salary ranges between $56,849 and $90,699.
Gene Lavanchy Net Worth
Lavanchy has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. This section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Gene Lavanchy Boston 25
The journalist is one of the most acclaimed anchors in Boston. He played a vital part in the 2003 launch of the Boston 25 Morning News. The “all local, all morning long” mixture of news, traffic, and the weather started as a better option to national morning shows and has evolved into the “go-to” newscast for busy morning people.
Lavanchy is very proud to be preparing New Englanders for their day. Anchoring a six-hour local morning newscast enables him to notify viewers of any breaking news. The newscast also allows him to provide context and perspective on the day’s big stories.
He has anchored Boston’s iconic Zip Trips from the field for the past 14 seasons on 25 morning News. Besides, he has broadcast live, meeting thousands of amazing people from over 230 cities and communities across the state.
Still, working at Boston 25 has given Lavanchy the opportunity to interview numerous newsmakers, actors, and people who do extraordinary things every day. He spent 10 years as a sports director and lead sports anchor at WHDH-TV, before joining Boston 25 Morning News.
Gene Lavanchy Awards and Achievements
Lavanchy’s legacy ranges from reporting to news anchoring and field broadcasting. He is, with no doubt, a fine journalist as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments:
- UPI Award – 1988
- AP Award – 1991
- Best of Boston Award – 1994
Frequently Asked Questions About Gene Lavanchy
Who is G. Lavanchy?
Gene is a well-known co-host of Boston 25 Morning News at WFXT-TV. Prior to joining WFXT, he was the sports director and anchor at WHDH-TV.
How old is G. Lavanchy?
Gene is an American national born on 17th September 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts.
How tall is G. Lavanchy?
He has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is G. Lavanchy married?
Yes, he is married to Anne-Marie. They have been married for over 22 years now and together they have four children. The couple resides in Walpole, Massachusetts together with their children.
How much is G. Lavanchy worth?
Gene has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does G. Lavanchy make?
Per our average wage estimates for a journalist working at WFXT channel 25, Gene receives an annual salary ranging between $56,849 and $90,699 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $6.65 and $10.35.
Where does G. Lavanchy live?
Gene stays with his family in Walpole, Massachusetts.
Is G. Lavanchy dead or alive?
Gene is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is G. Lavanchy now?
Gene is pursuing his career in journalism. He is working as the co-host of Boston 25 Morning News at WFXT-TV.
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