Louise Riordan

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July 16, 2022

It's very hard to imagine that she's gone. She's always been there for us all though our lives. My heart is full of memories, pinochle games, playing tennis, camping, houseboating, water skiing, golfing, Hot August Nights with Dan and Larry's classic... more

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July 16, 2022

Disneyland 1974. Fifty nine years of great MEMORIES!

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July 15, 2022

7/14/22 Dear Riordan Family-- Dan Sr, Dan Jr, Debbie, Craig,
So very sorry to hear about Louise! She was/is my very best friend in Southern California – mostly because we both were different than those raised in So. Cal. – we were both from the... more7/14/22 Dear Riordan Family-- Dan Sr, Dan Jr, Debbie, Craig,
So very sorry to hear about Louise! She was/is my very best friend in Southern California – mostly because we both were different than those raised in So. Cal. – we were both from the northeast USA and interested in what was going on in the USA – different from the others.
We spent a lot of time shopping in downtown LA for bargains in clothes etc. We volunteered at PTAs and various other groups. Louise and Dan had my son, Len III to their boat in Newport and Len Jr. and I thought we should be able to have them for dinner, except they belonged to a Gourmet dinner group at Newcomers, so we were a little intimidated by that fact. However we had them over for drinks, steak on the grill and baked potato and veggies and dessert – we had a great time and our friendship started at that dinner!
Louise and I had a relationship that resembled sisterhood – and both of us had sisters on east coast. We enjoyed going to Avalon together, to Portland when they moved there, to Victoria Island, and trips together. We enjoyed every minute we were with them and hope they did too.
One funny time that made us all laugh was that one Thanksgiving we were combining our families for dinner at our house. Everything was done and we sat down to have turkey, dressing, and the rest of thanksgiving dinner – but we tasted the homemade stuffing I had made and it was so bland – guess I forgot to add the salt to it! We laughed at my mistake and added salt to the stuffing, but not quite the same taste, but okay and we continued to finish our meal. It was Louise’s pumpkin pies for dessert. Lo and behold, it seems she forgot the sugar! So we all laughed some more and put some sugar on each piece, but not quite the same but okay! To this day I remember that fun Thanksgiving Day, however I make Pepperidge Farm classic stuffing now and just add chicken broth, but always think of my friend.
I remember the Riordan clan came down for Len’s funeral and Dan was pallbearer. Louise had her baby granddaughter with her and I had my grandson with me – both were about same age. We said it would be great if they ended up getting married someday and cement our relationship!! I remember many times when the Riordans were part of everything we ever did – including Vicki’s wedding, and perhaps Len’s wedding too. I can remember all the good times we had together, and some of the sad times together too!!!! I have thought of Louise often over the last 20 plus years with fondness and love for her, always! She was/is part of my intimate family and I know she knows/knew that I will always hold her in my most precious memories!
I am sad to learn of Dan’s health issues and hope he is coping as best he can to deal with this hand dealt to him, and now without the love of his life to comfort him. It is very difficult to survive the 80’s what with all that is going on around us! Again, she is with him in spirit thru the memories he holds for her and their life together.
I send my sympathy to each of you and hope that Godl grants you the peace and courage to go on without her – remember she is always just a thought away with her love for you – always.
If and when you ever want to get in touch with me, please send me an email – MGPLCF@EARTHLINK.NET or better yet come down for a visit when you are down in South California.
Always with love to each of you and to the grandchildren who meant so much to Louise!
Marilyn Pieroni less

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