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Robert Riordan Obituary
Robert "Bob" Frederick Riordan of Bluffton, SC, (formerly of Lawrence, KS) passed away on October, 18, 2014. On May 24, 1942, he was born the eldest of the late Patrick Xavier Riordan and Edna Elizabeth Parris Riordan's four sons. He graduated Valedictorian from Sacred Heart High School in Salina, KS in 1960 and received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1964 and was married to the former Pamela Elizabeth Sutton on June 4, 1964.
Bob served his country for 11 years while on active duty as a naval officer, and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. His service to our country included numerous deployments to Vietnam and he served on the USS Haverfield (DER 393) and the USS New Orleans (LPH–11). In 1971, he received his Master's Degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Fort Ord, CA. Bob had a long career in government affairs for national and world wide energy research and development. In 2008, he retired as Vice President/Director of Government Affairs for Black & Veatch.
Bob always put his family first, and was a loving and caring husband, father and Papa. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Pamela Sutton Riordan and 3 children, Robert Patrick Riordan (Carrie) of Topeka, KS, Elizabeth Parris Orr (John) of Lilburn, GA and Anastasia Marie Romero (Adrian) of Westchester, IL; 5 grandchildren, Justin and Julia Orr, and Adrian (A.J.), Claudia and Elizabeth Romero. In addition, he leaves his 3 brothers, Michael Riordan (Kathy) of Prairie Village, KS, John Riordan of Chicago, IL, and Dan Riordan, (Julie) of Chicago, IL.
Throughout his life, Bob was a man of integrity, honor, and loyalty as shown through his service to his country, dedication to his career, and devotion to his family and friends. Catholic Mass will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St Francis By the Sea Church 45 Beach City Rd Hilton Head Island, SC. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Sauls Funeral Home 90 Simmonsville Road Bluffton, SC. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America Local Chapter 780, Charleston, SC www.vva.org in his memory. His ashes will be interred with full military honors at the United States Naval Academy at a later date. Sauls Funeral Home (www.saulsfh.com) of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements.
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Ken Wilson Jr.
October 30, 2014
Pam, You and your family are in my prayers.
2 Corinthians 5:6-8 So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Jerry and Judy Pope
October 27, 2014
Pam, you and Parris, Pat, and Stacy are all in our thoughts and prayers. Thank goodness Justin, Julia, AJ, Elizabeth and Claudia will all remember the special times they had with with their grandfather. You were a super couple and now we will support you with love as always.
Mike Levand
October 27, 2014
My very deepest sympathies and prayers for all of the Riordan family. Bob was such a kind and patient man, and he always had a good word and smile for everyone. He served our country with honors and truly everyone whom knew him, was better off for having met him. I guess the best any of us can do to honor Bob, is to go out and continue to strive to be the best person we are capable of. Thank you for everything Bob.........you will be missed, but not forgotten. Mike Levand
Marc Mondi
October 24, 2014
Pam and family... so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed time spent in his company, and like my dad, I will always remember that cigar! My condolences to you during this difficult time.
Amy Myers-Warren
October 24, 2014
Sending my sympathy to Stacy and her family.
Catherine McLean Henderson
October 24, 2014
Mike, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I'll be keeping you and all of the Riordan family and friends in my prayers.
Catherine McLean Henderson
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Bob
October 23, 2014
I am grateful for the life of Lt. Commander (Ret.) Riordan. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Becky Mondi
October 23, 2014
Remembering Bob with that twinkle in his eyes and his cigar..what a tremendous loss of a precious soul. My heartfelt sympathy and love to all of you.
October 23, 2014
Sympathy to the family from Ken & Charlotte Ikenberry
Gena Woodling
October 23, 2014
Wishing the wonderful Riordan family comfort during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 23, 2014
Sincere condolences from us. Enjoyed our time together here in Lawrence. Bob left an admirable legacy of family and friends. Thinking of you fondly, Pam. Suzanne and Larry Sherr
October 23, 2014
Sincere condolences from us. Enjoyed our time together here in Lawrence. Bob was a good man and left an admirable legacy of family and friends.
Thinking of you fondly, Pam. Suzanne and Larry Sherr
October 23, 2014
So many wonderful memories of when the Riordans were our next-door neighbors. We're thinking of you Pam, Pat, Parris and Stacy. Chuck and Carolyn Woodling.
October 23, 2014
Our sincere sympathy extends to Pam and family.
With friendship and love, John and Helen Kiefer
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