RIORDAN, Michael James of Reading, October 28, 2010 at age 78. Beloved husband for 45 years of Maribeth “Smidge” Riordan. Devoted father of Michael James Riordan and his wife Jody – Kay of RI, Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Thomas and her husband Richard of NY, Timothy R. Riordan of Cambridge. Cherished grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Caroline Kramer and her late husband Donald, Madeleine Smith and her late husband Frederick, Robert Riordan and his late wife Barbara, all of CA. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephew. Loving son of the late Robert Riordan and Mary (Gavin) Riordan. Past President of Quannapowitt Radio Club, Member of Reading Town Meeting, Chief Operator of M.I.T. Bates Linear Electron Accelerator. Funeral from the Doherty – Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden St. READING Tuesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Michael’s life in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10am. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Please honor Michael by making donations in his memory to Lazarus House Attn: Development Director P.O. Box 408 Lawrence, MA 01842.