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Christopher A. “Chris” Riordan

Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours on Thursday, January 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Christopher A. Riordan, who was stricken at home, then later died on Thursday, January 5th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, he was 47 years old. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 12:00 p.m., followed by entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery – Versailles Mausoleum, Everett.

Chris was born in Malden, raised & educated in Revere, along with his three brothers.   He was an alumnus of Malden Catholic High School, Class of 1993. He went to work alongside of his father, in the family business, Delta Management Associates. Chris worked for many years, & he eventually took the reins and became the company’s president. On October 12, 2002, Chris married the love of his life, Holly E. (McCarthy). The couple lived in Revere, then Saugus, and for the past 10 years Georgetown. During this time, Chris and Holly, were blessed with the birth of their two daughters, Emma and Kaitlyn. He was a loving and proud father and husband, he had a great relationship with his brothers, and he treasured his parents. He was a loyal friend to many and was also an extremely hard worker. In his spare time, Chris loved going to Disney, with his family and friends or attending a Red Sox or Patriots game, being a season ticket holder for many years. He was a gun collector, enjoyed scuba diving, and going to concerts. He was also very passionate about food, he enjoyed cooking and preparing meals, as much as he enjoyed eating. His sudden loss is devastating to his entire family. Chris was an organ donor, and his selfless act & caring way allowed him to save three people’s lives.

He is the beloved husband of 20 years to Holly E. (McCarthy) Riordan. The adored father of Emma G. & Kaitlyn E. Riordan all of Georgetown. The devoted son of Assunta “Susan” (Donisi) Riordan and the late Michael W. Riordan of Revere. The cherished brother of Thomas J. Riordan & wife Michelle of Georgetown, Atty. Michael A. Riordan & wife Atty. Kate Riordan of Methuen, & Atty. David M. Riordan of Danvers. He is the treasured uncle of Charlotte, Grayson, Abigail, Michael & Madison. The dear son in law of Noreen C. Cristiano & her husband Michael of Revere & the late John McCarthy & his surviving wife Janet McCarthy of Rockland. He is the nephew of Kevin & Patricia Moschella of Revere & the late Gennaro Donisi of Revere.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to World Central Kitchen wck.org.

Services

Visiting Hours

Thursday, January 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home

Funeral Mass

Thursday, January 12th at 12:00 p.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere

Entombment

Woodlawn Cemetery – Versailles Mausoleum, Everett

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16 Messages Send your condolences
  1. David and Wendy Buda
    Jan 13 2023

    Dear Holly and family
    We were so sad to hear of your loss. May Chris rest in peace with our Lord. You are all in our prayers.

    The Buda Family
    David, Wendy, Heather and Scott, Emily and Patrick, Trevor, and Isaac

  2. Kim Spillane
    Jan 12 2023

    Dear Holly, Emma, Kaitlyn, Susan and all of the Riordan Family. My sincere sympathies to all of you on the passing of Chris. Chris was considered a member of our family. He was always at our home, sharing his humour and laughter. Kieran and Chris were the best of friends. He will be so greatly missed by all of the Spillane Family. Sending prayers and Love to you all at this very difficult time. May Chris RIP ❤️

  3. Debbie Keenan
    Jan 11 2023

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
    Debbie, Barry, Ronan and Maeve Keenan

  4. Susan McDonough Lanza
    Jan 11 2023

    Holly and your girls,
    Hopefully your cherished memories will give you comfort and strength.

  5. Jen Marini
    Jan 10 2023

    We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

    The Marini Family

  6. Molly Murray
    Jan 10 2023

    Thinking of the Riordan family during this hard time
    My sincere condolences Chris was a kind man and always smiling

  7. Deborah (Debbie Jag) Jagiello
    Jan 9 2023

    To The Riordan Family,
    With heartfelt condolences in the loss of Chris.
    Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers and wishing you moments of peace and comfort through this difficult time.

    My deepest sympathy,
    Deborah (Debbie Jag) Jagiello

  8. Helen Smitley
    Jan 9 2023

    Dear Riordan Family,
    God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand. Chris was such a good person, Dad, Brother, and friend. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will miss his smile

  9. Kathy Armstrong
    Jan 9 2023

    To Holly, Emma, and Kaitlyn,

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  10. Gordon Danieli
    Jan 9 2023

    To the entire family tomo, I’m sorry for your loss.

  11. Stephanie George
    Jan 9 2023

    Our sincerest condolences, thoughts, prayers & love to you all. So so sorry for your loss.

    Sincerely,
    Chris, Stephanie, Niko & Brandon George

  12. patricia cataldo
    Jan 9 2023

    My thought and prayers go out to the families.
    So sorry for your loss.

  13. Joe and Sherry Fazzini
    Jan 9 2023

    Wishing the family peace during this great time of pain and sorrow.

  14. Susan Eberlein
    Jan 9 2023

    Holly, Emma ,Kaitlyn and the rest of the Riordan family. So sorry for the passing of Chris. He always had a smile on his face. He is a boss that I loved working for. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family during this very difficult time

  15. The Zaimi Family
    Jan 8 2023

    To The Riordan Family,

    We are so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We send much love and our condolences.

    From,
    Brikena, Jimmy, Rudy, Mike, Sara

  16. Ernest Tourigney
    Jan 8 2023

    Susan I am so sorry to hear of Chris’s untimely death. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless you Ernie

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.