Photo courtesy of DOHERTY FUNERAL SERVICE
Somerville, Massachusetts
O?RIORDAN, John F., SGT US ARMY/ARNG? 60, Of Arlington, formerly of Somerville, March 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia K. (Carter).
Loving son of Mary J. (Sullivan) of Somerville and the late Charles P. O?Riordan.
Devoted father of MollyJ. O?Riordan of Arlington.
Brother of Charles P. Jr. of Seattle, WA, James B. O?Riordan of Wilmington and his late wife Beverly (Hunphrey).
Uncle of Brendan and Connor O?Riordan of Wilmington. Also survived by many relatives, friends and members of his Military Family.
Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Saturday morning at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Camillus Church, Arlington at 11:00 am.
Relatives and friends invited. Calling Hours Thursday and Friday 4-8 pm.
Interment with Military Honors at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.
John was an enlisted Staff Sergeant in the US Army National Guard serving his country proudly during active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan Campaign. He was a decorated soldier including being the recipient of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for his extraordinary service and sacrifice.
Late member American Legion Post 45, Medford.
John was an active volunteer at the Traumatic Brain Injury at Mass General Hospital. He was also actively involved in the Wounded Warrior Project where the family requests memorial donation be made c/o PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or woundedwarriorproject.org.
Thank you John for being a wonderful Husband and Father to Patty and Molly. Rest in peace Sir.
Joanne .Watts-Moore
March 16, 2015 | Fayetteville, NC
The best N.C.O that I ever served with.God bless you John."I'm a ranger".
albert viola
March 13, 2015 | East Boston, MA
To the entire O,Riordan family.
There are so many memories of John and I remember many great times we had together. John was a man's man and he touched many lives while he was here. I pray that the family will be strengthened by the outpouring of people and condolences that are paying their respects to a true friend. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Buck & Lynda Halloran
March 13, 2015 | Gold Canyon, AZ
To O'Riordan Family:
We are so sorry for your loss.
Love, Charlie and Lydia Ciccone
March 13, 2015
To All of the O'Riordan family, John was a great man and was a shining light. We shared a lot of memories back in the day and I can still remember the great times we had together. I pray that his passing will be remembered for the man he was and the joy that he brought to many people. I pray that his family will find peace and strength in the knowledge of the many lives John touched. God Bless him and the family.
Buck Halloran
March 13, 2015 | Gold Canyon, AZ
Our sympathy to John's loved ones. To know that we put a smile on John's face and those of his fellow soldiers when receiving packages from home is so rewarding. We had a chance to meet John and his family at his fundraiser last year and were proud to be in the presence of such a remarkable man. We thank him for him service and may he rest in peace.
Don and Pam Hart
March 13, 2015 | Wakefield, MA
My condolence to everyone. Rest in peace.
Carol Transue(Buttner)
March 12, 2015 | Leesburg, FL
Rest in Peace, John. You were such a kind person and always had a brightness in your voice. My deepest condolences to the whole family.
Casey Guntlow
March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015
