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LACONIA — Tom O’Riordan, 77, of 1014 Weirs Blvd., and Boynton Beach Florida, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Mr. O’Riordan was born May 15, 1926 in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland, the son of Patrick and Bridget O’Riordan.
He immigrated to Boston in 1948. He later served two years in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Upon his return from Germany, he went to work for Whitings Milk and moved to Needham, MA. But the "American Dream" took hold and he set out to own his own business.
Over his years as an entrepreneur, Mr. O’Riordan owned a number of businesses as well as several restaurants in the Boston area, including The Olde Irish Ale House.
He semi-retired and moved his family to the Lakes Region in 1978. He was an avid golfer, having been a member of Oak Hill Golf Course since 1970. He also enjoyed boating and, prior to becoming a Florida snowbird, was active in snowmobiling. But most of all, he loved working in his yard!
Mr. O’Riordan, a devoted family man, is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Eileen (Greaney) O’Riordan of Laconia; and 7 children and their spouses, Patrick & Karen O’Riordan of Delray Beach, FL, Tom & Mary O’Riordan of Medway, MA, John & Betsy O’Riordan of Mendon, MA, Eileen & Tom Powers of Mechanicsburg, PA, Steve & Sandi O’Riordan of Laconia, NH, Breeda & Dan Kobler of Rochester, NY, and Michael & Colleen O’Riordan of Laconia, NH. In addition, he leaves fourteen devoted grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three sisters, Sister Mary O’Riordan of Philadelphia, PA, Sheila O’Connell of Limerick, Ireland, and Eileen Murphy of Limerick, Ireland, and many nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by 6 brothers and a sister, in both Ireland and Boston.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2004 from 4-9 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH using the carriage house entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 50 Washington Street, Lakeport, NH on Monday, April 12, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. burial will follow at Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020
The Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements.
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