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DENNIS RIORDAN Obituary

RIORDAN, Dennis P. Age 75, of Dedham, MA and Falmouth, MA, passed away on August 20, 2025. Dennis is survived by his sister, Paula M. King of Plainville, and his brother, John J. Riordan (Pam) of Franklin. He leaves behind his beloved daughter Mary Ellen Riordan of Lynn, MA, and a son, Sean Lovely and daughter Erin Jackson, both of Franklin. He also leaves behind his cherished nieces and nephews who brought him immense pride: Cynthia (John) Driscoll of Leominster, Brenda Sansone (Joseph) of Mansfield, Christopher (Heather) King of Greenwood, IN; Christopher (Erika) Riordan of Leesburg, VA and Andrew (Kellie) Riordan of Deerfield, NH and his precious grand-nieces and nephews Abigail, Dylan, Hannah, Emily, Tyler, Fiona, Henry, Wilma and Marilyn. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY. A Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Holy Name Parish, 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury, MA. Memorial contributions in Dennis's name may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or Hillsdale College, 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. For complete obituary and guestbook www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2025.

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Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

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1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

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