Essex resident Alfred Ayotte is planning his retirement after hitting a $1.6 million Lotto 6/49 jackpot.

It came from the April 6 draw.

Ayotte has picked the same numbers for the past 30 years.

The father of two is planning to take a vacation, pay off his mortgage and purchase a new car.

“Winning the lottery is unbelievable. Now I will be able to retire early,” says Alfred.