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Thomas Riordan Obituary
Thomas Patrick Riordan; A memorial service celebrating the life of Thomas Patrick Riordan of Chicago will be held July 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Ave, Barrington, IL 60010. Visitation is at 10:30 a.m. He died unexpectedly at home on June 24 of a heart ailment. Tom was born October 13, 1960 to the late Richard and Gloria Riordan. Tom is survived by his beloved sons 17 year old Patrick and 13 year old Kevin Riordan; his former wife, Dianne Lee Riordan; brothers Jim Riordan (Virginia) of Barrington; Dick Riordan (Ann) of Anchorage, AK; sisters Janet and Joan Riordan of Seattle, WA; as well as niece's Francis Riordan (Ian) and Emily Riordan Roache; and nephew's Jim and Nick Riordan. Tom touched the lives of countless people as father, brother, husband, teacher, advisor, friend and teammate. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his boys in Geneva, IL enthusiastically supporting Pat and Kevin in their sporting events and school activities. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to Pat's and Kevin's College Illinois fund. For details, please contact their aunt, Sharon Terry at [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
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Mimi Preiser Zukoff
November 19, 2009
I was a Golden Heart (little sister) of Tom's at Sigma Phi Epsilon. I remember him fondly as someone who was always friendly, upbeat and gentle. My condolences to his family.
Rob Glesener
August 23, 2009
I went to High School with Tom. He was an amazing guy. Smart, funny, and a great athlete. Our lives were made better by having known him. He left us much too soon.
Joe Mazzotti
July 8, 2009
I, too, was a fraternity brother of Tom's. There was a quality to Tom that made him very easy to be around; he was always generous, loyal, and never took himself too seriously. I will miss him. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family.
July 7, 2009
I went to St. Theresa's School with Tom and to this day, I remember his gentle spirit. My sympathy to all of his family.
Karen Deger McChesney, Englewood, Colorado
Marc Fox
July 6, 2009
I was a fraternity brother of Tom's. He was a great person who always seemed to have a healthy perspective on almost any issue. I can't remember a moment around Tom when I was not enjoying myself and I am grateful for those memories. My condolences to his friends and family.
Becky Williams
July 6, 2009
I went to law school with Tom. He had a love for life and a special way with people. I feel fortunate to have known him. My condolences.
Alec Willeson
July 6, 2009
Tom was a fraternity brother of mine at Sig Ep at Penn.
He was always full of life, fun. He was always willing to work hard, volunteering for the toughest jobs, and he was able to accomplish much for us at Penn and for our Fraternity.
I pray that you are comforted by God and filled with His love in this time of loss. I mourn with you your loss, and celebrate with you Tom's life.
Chic Marasa
July 5, 2009
To Tom's Family
I know how much you meant to Tom. We will all miss him dearly
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