Obituary of Dr. Peter John Riordan

RIORDAN, Dr. Peter Sr. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Oshawa Lakeridge Hospital on January 27, 2017. Beloved husband of 60 years to Verna (nee Harrison) and adored father of Mariah (Gerry), Anne (Tom), Peter (Nancy) and Sarah (Werner). He will be deeply missed by his loving grandchildren Mathew, Emma, and Liam Tonna; Joseph, Sheamus, Sean and Quinn O’Reilly; Jack, Sarah and Abby Riordan; and Josephine, Maren and Anabelle Dietl. Peter was born in Oshawa and was a loyal son to his parents Joseph and Mariam Riordan. He is survived by his brother Danny Riordan and his sisters Rita Stott (Harold) and Mariam Price (George). He is predeceased by his brother Joe Riordan (Peggy) and his sister Teresa Wiley (Pat). He will be deeply missed by the remaining members of the Harrison family; John and Jean Harrison, Rannie and Lil Harrison, Betty and Roger Wood, Bob and Maria Harrison and by many nieces and nephews who enjoyed his gentle nature and his dry jokes. After attending Holy Cross Catholic School and O’Neill Collegiate, he studied dentistry at the University of Toronto. He practiced dentistry in Oshawa for over 30 years. It was with great pride that his son Peter and daughter Anne continued his practice after he retired. Peter will be remembered as a devoted family man. His greatest joy was to spend time at his home surrounded by his adored wife Verna and his cherished children and grandchildren. Family times in Hollywood Beach Florida and Hidden Valley were especially treasured. Peter was a faithful and humble man. He lived with great integrity and generosity leaving behind a tremendous legacy of love for his family. During Peter’s last years his health declined. Peter and his family were blessed by the care and support they received from family and friends. He was given excellent medical care from Dr. Kevin Corless and from the nurses and doctors of St. Michael’s Hospital and LakeRidge Health-Oshawa. Visitation will be held at the DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (south side of Taunton Road, east of Thornton Road by the Oshawa Airport)905-440-3595 on Thursday, February 2nd from 2:00-5:00pm and from 7:00-9:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 11:00am at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, 194 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa. In memory of Peter, donations may be made to the CNIB or Lakeridge Health Oshawa-Cancer Care. Memories may be shared at www.destefanofuneralhomes.ca