James E. “JR” Riordan, 53, of Eagle Rock, Mo. (former resident of Chicago, Ill.) passed away suddenly, 5 July, 2023.

He is the beloved son of the late; Rosemary (nee Cicero) Riordan.

Preceding him in death was his sisters Sandra and Joy Riordan.

Survivors include his Loving Companion Diana Baughman; their cats; Diana’s children, Joseph Pearce (Roxanne), Jessica Gabriel (Seth) and Jennifer Epperson (Andrew); ten grandchildren; sister Beverlee (John) Viggiano; brother Anthony and loving neighbor, Terri Henry.

He was the proud uncle of four; great-uncle of six; great-great Uncle of one.

He was especially proud to be the Godfather of Stephanie. He is the grandson of the late Philip & Frances Cicero, Lorraine (Herman) Jurgens; nephew of Victoria (the late Bill West) Cicero & William (Florence) Cicero, Robert Bobich; and the late Joan (Joe) Rubino, Phyllis (Bill Miarka) Kishkunas, Steve Cicero, Frances Bobich.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.