Daddy,
We cannot believe it has been a year since you left us. We miss your loving ways,your quick wit and most of all just being able to pick up the phone and get your advice on any topic. You left behind a family who loved you so much. Family get togethers will never be the same without you. Dad, you were the glue that kept the family together.We will always be thankful for all you did for us and for our family. You left behind so many broken hearts. We know you are finally at peace and your suffering is over and for that we are thankful. With Love until we meet again Colleen,Matt,Luke and Keri

It has almost been a year since you passed away. I will truly never forget you and all that you did for me in the 20 years you were here with us. I was blessed to have known you and become somwhat close to you, and it literally hurts me to know that many of my younger cousins will never get that. i miss you with all my heart grandpa. Ill see you again.

Didn't know Dennis until fairly recently.  He was my father's friend since coming to New York - that Kerry connection!  Appreciated his loyalty to our family when he and Lena came to my brother's wake.  

Our sympathy to Lena and all the family.

Rest in peace, Dennis.

Oh, daddy how I miss you... You will never be forgotten. Thank you for all your endless years of hardwork. I will miss calling you for advice and to just simply share good news with you. I LOVE YOU Daddy. Love Colleen

Condolences to the Riordan Family on the passing of their loved one. God Bless Dennis and his family.

Dear Lena, Eileen, Frank, Dennis, Siobhain, Deirdre, Colleen and your families,
I was truly saddened to hear of this news and pray you find comfort. Hopefully Dennis has actually stopped working, which I say lovingly. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers during this difficult time for you and all that loved Dennis. My Aunt Mary Dolan also extends her deepest sympathy to your family and keeps you all in her prayers. 
The memories and stories shared by your families and friends will keep Dennis alive and keep him in our hearts. God knows, Dennis and your family have shared many moments during the good old days. Time passes and life takes us all in different directions, but the friendships made always remain. 
Dennis was a hard worker, a hard player and always a trusted friend. He and my father each shared stories with me of MABSTOA days & tales of the good old days. Sadly, Riordan has been mentioned by may father as if he and Dennis were still driving the buses. That is all depending on where the thoughts of the day take my father.  
No doubt, Dennis is finally at rest in heaven and I hope he manages to drive up to visit with my mom somewhere there as Dennis would do often driving from one job off to the next or heading home to you all. 
God bless Mr. Dennis P. Riordan and may he rest in eternal peace with all of our loved ones that have completed their work. Until that day comes when we all meet up again, thank you Dennis for the moments shared and all you brought to our lives. The memories you have left us with will help the heart heal as the family gets through this painful moment.

Love and prayers,

To the Riordan Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain but know that the family is in our thoughts & prayers. They say in time the pain will go away. 
Dennis was a great man & we enjoyed the times my family & I saw him. 
I remember several times riding the bus with my mom & we were greeted with his big smile. It was a pleasure to be in his company for the short ride & hearing all their stories.
We can say that we know what you are going through, as we miss mom dearly & think of her often. We have many memories of them both that we will cherish.  They are surely in heaven causing trouble & having a waltz. Best wishes always through this difficult time.

It was an honor to have met such a wonderful man. My thoughts & prayer go out to his loving family.

Colleen and family, All our love at this difficult time.  Laura,Maggie, and Susie

DEAREST HELENE AND FAMILY..
.WE ALL WORKED TOGETHER AT POMONA. WE WERE A FAMILY...DENNIS WAS ALWAYS THE MAN TO GO TO.HE DID LOVE AND HONOR HIS FAMILY, HE DID LOVE  TO WORK TIRELESSLY. THERE WAS NEVER A BADWORD EITHER COMING FOM DENNIS, OR ABOUT DENNIS. I AM CERTAIN THAT DENNIS, BILL, AND MARY ARE UP IN HEAVEN ORGANIZING THE FOLKS UP THERE  WHO NEED THEM. HE WAS JUST A WONDERFUL, CARING MAN. LOVE, LEE CARPENTER RN

Collen and Family , Sorryfor your lost. 
Donna And Ralph & Lena Desmond

RIP Dennis. He leaves behind a beautiful and lasting legacy embodied in his wonderful children and grandchildren. The love and respect that he and Lena imbued and nurtured in their children has created a glorious "ripple" effect that you can clearly see in the grandchildren and will never pass away. I always loved his sense of humor . Well done !  
Love, 
Mike, Suzanne, Amanada & Katie Murphy

R.I.P uncle den.. U were a great man ,and a great uncle!

What a lovely man with a beautiful family. Some people have never known the love you all shared. So sorry for your loss, yet thankful you were all so blessed with a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Sincerely,
Kevin, Sharyn, Taylor & Kelly McTigue

Dear Lena and Family, Our condolences to you on the passing of your beloved Dennis. He was truly a wonderful and devoted family man. May he Rest In Peace. 
You are in our thoughts and prayers!  Paul, Margaret, Ciara and Tiffany.

Dear Frank:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. 

Tom & Jean McEnaney

R.I.P Dad and grandpa....love Matt, Colleen, Luke and Keri

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Dear Lena and family, 
I was shocked and saddened when I got the bad news that Dinnes
passed away I always thought of him  as a great and hard working man,  I will miss him . My condolences to you Lena ,and all the Family. I am sorry I can't  attend  his funeral,  God Bless,
  Flan Hehir.

OBITUARY

Dennis Peter Riordan

June 27, 1939 – October 10, 2011

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

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