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KEVIN THOMAS, 62
Kevin Thomas Riordan of Gainesville, Florida passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the E. T. York Haven Hospice Care Center after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Kevin was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana January 27, 1954. He was raised in St. Petersburg, Florida and moved to Gainesville in 1975 where he and his wife would raise their four children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael James and Rosemary Riordan, and his sister, Mary Sue Nazarro.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Laurie Schramek Riordan; son, Josh Riordan (Christine); daughter, Rose Pickens (Brian); son, Jake Riordan (Nicole); daughter, Sarah Riordan; brothers, Michael IV (Joan), Tim (Diana), Mark (Denise), Gregory (Kay); sister, Kathy Fuller (Ali); and 10 grandchildren, Wesley, Alex and Sophie Riordan, Andrew, Kate and Josie Pickens, Taylor, Harrison, Grant and CoCo Riordan.
A memorial mass will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10900 SW 24th Ave. on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Kazimierz Ligeza as celebrant, a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Kevin's name to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 or The Rotary Club of Gainesville Water Wells Project. Please visit his memorial page at
www.williamsthomas
funeralhome.com.
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WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA
352-376-7556
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Memories and Condolences
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Toni and Bob McVay
June 9, 2016
Josh and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss and pray for peace and comfort for the family during this difficult time.
David Apple
June 7, 2016
My condolences , it's hard to hear someone I loved for so many years past away , early in life he was my true and best friend , , he was always the best of all of us , .. Always there to give of himself , , And Laurie if you read this, I always will remember kevin ,,, always , he really is the best friend I ever had , those years , some of the best days of my life knowing and being with kevin -love n God bless
June 3, 2016
Laurie and family,
I'm sorry to have missed the celebration of Kevin's life today. Our hearts and prayers are with you. I have great memories of Kevin during our family reunions and I know he will be missed dearly by all. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Rick Riordan and family
Bill Kloeppel
June 3, 2016
Laurie,So very sad to read of Kevins Passing. God bless You and your family.
Matt Riordan
June 2, 2016
Laurie, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. I will always remember Kevin as a spirited leader and fun to be around. I know he will be missed dearly. I am sorry I can not attend Kevin's celebration of life.
Matt, Tina, Allie, and Sean Riordan
Cindy Hedgcoth
June 1, 2016
Laurie, you and your family are in my thoughts, sending prayers.
June 1, 2016
Laurie, praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I surely know about the loss of a spouse and know family and friends will be a comfort in days ahead. I have good memories of our days at the Boy's Club and BMX racing. Kevin was a joy to know. Hugs
Fawn
June 1, 2016
Rose, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Linette Singleton
June 1, 2016
Laurie - I'm so sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. I pray that you and your family will find comfort in loving memories of your time with him and knowing that you are being thought of, even from afar.
Liz Ambler-Conkle
June 1, 2016
Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
- Liz and David
May 31, 2016
Dear Rose, Kate and family, so very sorry to hear this. Hugs and prayers to you all.
Sincerely, Kim Cinque
May 31, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. He was such a like able man. He never md et a stranger. He was so good to me. I,ll sure miss him at the Gator games. You are all in. my prayers.Will Tammys,s Mother.
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