Obituary: John F. O'Riordan, of Arlington

The following obituary comes from the Doherty Funeral Service, Inc.:

John F. O’Riordan, SGT US ARMY/ARNG– 60, of Arlington, formerly of Somerville, March 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia K. (Carter).

Loving son of Mary J. (Sullivan) of Somerville and the late Charles P. O’Riordan. Devoted father of MollyJ. O’Riordan of Arlington. Brother of Charles P. Jr. of Seattle, WA, James B. O’Riordan of Wilmington and his late wife Beverly (Hunphrey). Uncle of Brendan and Connor O’Riordan of Wilmington. Also survived by many relatives, friends and members of his Military Family.

Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Saturday morning at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Camillus Church, Arlington at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends invited. Calling Hours Thursday and Friday 4-8 pm. Interment with Military Honors at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.

John was an enlisted Staff Sergeant in the US Army National Guard serving his country proudly during active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan Campaign. He was a decorated soldier including being the recipient of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for his extraordinary service and sacrifice.

Late member American Legion Post 45, Medford.

John was an active volunteer at the Traumatic Brain Injury at Mass General Hospital. He was also actively involved in the Wounded Warrior Project where the family requests memorial donation be made c/o PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or woundedwarriorproject.org.