John Patrick Riordan

Background

Riordan, John Patrick was born on June 24, 1924 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Michael John and Margaret (Durkin) Riordan.

Education

AB, Notre Dame U., 1950; Master of Science in Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Boston University, 1955.

Career

Chief supervisor psychiatric social work, Massachusetts Child Welfare, Boston, 1963; executive assistant to commissioner public welfare, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, 1970-1975; area director, Massachusetts Department Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Norwood, 1980-1990; social work consultant child welfare, child abuse, geriatrics, County of Plymouth, Massachusetts, since 1985. Chair personnel committee Brockton Boys and Girls Club, 1988-1990. Geriatriccons. nursing homes, since 1980.

Child welfare consultant various probate and district courts, Massachusetts, since 1987. Reorganization consultant Catholic Charities, Brockton, 1960-1965.

Achievements

• John Patrick Riordan has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Brockton School Board, 1960-1968. Board directors Brockton Boys and Girls Club, 1988-1990. With United States Navy, 1943-1945, PTO. Member National Association Social Workers, Academy Certified Social Workers, Brockton Area Mental Health Association.

Interests

• Avocations: carpentry, house building.

Connections

Married Elsie Muriel Perry, Aug.7, 1954. Children: Marie, John Junior, Meg, Henry, Elsie, Theodore.

Father:

Michael John Riordan

Mother:

Margaret (Durkin) Riordan

Spouse:

Elsie Muriel Perry

child:

Elsie Riordan

child:

Marie Riordan

child:

Henry Riordan

child:

Theodore Riordan

child:

Meg Riordan

child:

John Junior Riordan