91, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 25, 2024. Beloved husband of 66 years to Virginia “Ginger” (Ewing) Riordan. Devoted father of Ellen (Steve) Newman, Eileen Kabbani, John (Julie), Kathleen (Doug) and Patrick (Nancy). Cherished grandfather to his 11 grandchildren; Emily, Olivia, Thomas, Sam, Isabel, Sophia, Bridgette, Mary Rose, Evelyn, Patrick, and Kathryn.
A proud Irishman, Jack served his country in the U.S Navy during the Korean War as a sonarman. He furthered his education at St. Louis University and spent much of his career in the chemical industry.
While Jack had many accomplishments, his greatest pride and joy was his family. He loved them with all his heart.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 17 Joy Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63119 on Wednesday July 31, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity.
Sean and I never had the pleasure of meeting Jack in person, but we enjoyed many stories over the years lovingly told by his son John and daughter-in-law Julie. Our deepest condolences to the family, especially his wife, Ginger. May he continue to live on in all of you with every story, memory and golf round. “…May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”
Amy and Sean McGlynn
Riordan Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the lovely memories you have all shared.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Mickey Sullivan
Great man who lived a wonderful life filled with many colorful stories. I will miss seeing him in our restaurant and serving him his favorite lunch….GodSpeed Jack!
God bless the Riordan family.
Go Irish!!
Sincerest condolences to Pat and the entire Riordan family.
I had the pleasure of meeting Jack on several occasions and several times were at their family Christmas party each year. From my view, Jack was a man’s man and always lead his life with compassion in his heart for all those he knew and loved. He was the Patriarch and was so well respected. We’re all better people for having known and loved him. 💙✨
I will miss my brother Jack. He was a good brother and friend. We were blessed with wonderful parents and family as Jack was with his family. May he rest in peace 🙏
Great man, great family. Jack was very helpful to me in my work career. Jack was a good example to follow. I enjoyed playing a few rounds of golf with Jack and Pat. Always fun with many laughs.
God Speed Jack
My prayers are with your entire family. I had the pleasure of meeting Jack and playing golf with him. His stories that day were fantastic and he was certainly a wonderful man. Know he is now in a better place looking down on his family and sending love and hugs to you all.
Dear Ginger and her wonderful, sweet family,
Dear Ginger,
My heart is breaking for you and your entire family. Jack had a long and wonderful life with you by his side. You are surrounded by loving and caring children and grandchildren, each giving one another support and strength at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers of love and sympathy are with you all.
Molly Barrett
Uncle Jack—I am sad to read this and know your family misses you. Thank you for sweet, fun memories.