Massachusetts man thinks of his wife after hitting state lottery $25,000 a year for life prize

Something tells me that a Massachusetts man who recently won a big lottery prize has heard the term happy wife, happy life before.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Joseph Lacey of Dedham is the winner of a $25,000 a year for life prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life game after the first five numbers on his ticket matched those selected in the September 20 drawing.

Lacey claimed his prize Friday at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. He chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000 (before taxes). He said he plans to purchase a new motorcycle and share the rest of the winnings with his wife.

The winning Quic Pic ticket was purchased at Boston Elks Lodge #10, 1 Morrell St. in West Roxbury.

Lucky for Life drawings are conducted seven nights a week.