James F. Riordan

James “Old Man” Riordan age 81, longtime resident of Stamford died suddenly and peacefully at High Ridge Park on Monday March 21, 2011. Jim grew up in Valhalla , NY son of the late Maurice and Louise ( Murray ) Riordan, husband of 52 years to Helene (Paulus) Riordan. Jim worked for High Ridge Park Corporate Center for the past 39 years as a Building Engineer. In 2007, he was awarded Engineer of the year by Southern Connecticut Building Owners and Managers. Since 1976, Jim was a volunteer with the Turn of River Volunteer Fire Department, where he served in many positions including Chairman of the Board. He was also a veteran of the Korean conflict. Mr. Riordan is survived by a daughter Joann D’Andrea and her husband Mark D’Andrea and his granddog Dolan of Norwalk and a son Kenneth Riordan and his wife Tina Riordan and 3 loving grandchildren Christopher Riordan, Kelly Riordan and Kate Riordan all of Norwalk. He is predeceased by his Sister Mary Catherine Monaldo of West Yarmouth , MA .

Jim enjoyed life and loved serving his community. He was a wonderful husband, father and Pop Pop and will be missed by many especially his beloved border collie Kep.

The family will receive friends between 3 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street, Stamford . A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 25 at 10 a.m. at the funeral Home. A procession with a reception immediately following will be held at 1 High Ridge Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim's name to Turn of River Volunteer Fire Department, 268 Turn of River Road, Stamford CT or The Stamford Firefighter Burn Foundation c/o Deputy Chief Timothy D. Conroy, Central Station, 629 Main Street , Stamford , CT. For directions or to sign the online guest book, please go to: www.leopgallagherstamford.com.