JOHN F. RIORDAN Jr.

RIORDAN, John F. Jr. Age 83, of Milton and Humarock, passed peacefully, on November 25, after a mighty fight against cancer. Raised in Brookline, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Phyllis (Geagan) Riordan. John is the beloved husband of Pamela (Pearce) Riordan for 50 wonderful years. He is survived by his sister, Sandra Gilman of Hopkinton; and sister-in-law, Janet Smith of Lakeville. He was a cherished uncle to John Spencer and wife, Pam, of Plymouth, Ronald Spencer and husband, Gerson, of Marlborough, Dawn Spencer of Fairhaven, Jennifer Gilman, and Allison Dacey and husband, Mark, of Hopkinton. John was a great-uncle to Tyler Spencer and wife, Stephanie, Ryan Spencer and wife, Kellie, Shalyn Spencer and wife, Sarah, Kevin Spencer, Eric, Danielle, and Katie Gammon and Emma, Patrick, Ryan and Matthew Dacey. He was predeceased by his sister, Donna Spencer; and niec,e Nicole Gilman. A proud member of Brookline High's Class of 1960, he then graduated from Northeastern University and was a member of their 1963 undefeated football team, which was inducted into the NU Athletic Hall of Fame. At UCLA, he earned master's degrees in business and physical education. John was a longtime physical education teacher and football coach, first at Curry College, and then for 31 years at Milton High School, where the strength and conditioning facility is named in his honor. He continued coaching football in retirement at Marshfield High for 20 more years. He had a positive impact on countless students, players and fellow coaches, as a mentor, role model, caring listener, and friend. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be sorely missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Family and friends are invited. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday, December 1, 2025, from 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to The Pearce-Riordan Scholarship, 25 Giles Road, Milton, MA 02186. To leave the Riordan family a condolence message, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com