Mr. Michael L. Rioux, of Wareham and formerly of Taunton, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 16 at his residence. He was born 37 years ago in Taunton, the son of Jeannette A. (Cournoyer) Rioux and the late J. Donald Rioux. He was educated in Taunton, having graduated from Taunton High School, and had been a Wareham resident for the past year. He previously resided in Taunton and Miami, Fla. Mr. Rioux had been employed as a professional caddie at La Gorce Country Club in Miami, and at several area golf courses in New England. He enjoyed fishing, golf and reading. He was a communicant of the former St. Jacques Church in Taunton.
In addition to his mother, of Taunton, he leaves: 1 son: Patrick Melo of Raynham; 4 brothers: David Rioux of Cohasset, Dennis Rioux of Taunton, Raymond Rioux of Bourne and Daniel Rioux of Providence, R.I.; 1 sister: Linda Rioux of Taunton, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Monday, February 21 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.