He is survived by his children: Paul (Caroline) Riordan, Jeff (Cheryl) Riordan, Julie (Bob) Murrie, and 7 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Clem, mother Evelyn, and sister Darlene (Cookie).
He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Knights of Columbus.
Family will receive friends from 5pm - 8pm Friday, March 16, 2012 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St. Houston, TX. Services at the Funeral Home will be held at 10am Saturday, March 17, 2012 with internment immediately following.