Obituary of Raymond Chuck Riordan

Raymond “Chuck” Riordan, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by family on December 2, 2022. 

Born on December 16, 1944, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Chuck was the oldest of 8 sons born to Raymond and Doris Riordan. 

A lifelong resident of the area, Chuck was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, attended Dutchess Community College, and served our Country in the United States Navy from 1963 until 1967.

Chuck was a man of deep faith and a longtime member of Faith Assembly of God Church. While he worked as a Letter Carrier for the US Post Office for many years, his passion was volunteering as a Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor where he applied his own life experience and faith to help others overcome their addictions.

He is survived by daughter and son in-law Kelly and Ed Budai of Hyde Park, New York, son and daughter in-law Kevin and Amy Riordan of Butler, Pennsylvania, son and daughter in-law Ray and Jennifer Riordan of Holly Springs, North Carolina, grandchildren Lacey, Shelby, EJ, Joshua, Anna, Caleb and Noah, brother and sister in-law Ronald and Pam Riordan, brother and sister in-law Richard and Jean Riordan and many nieces and nephews

His Graveside Services will be held December 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM from St Peter's Cemetery, Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY with Military Honors

Interment will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY. 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603.

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