Eileen (Fitzgerald) Riordan, 76, of Suffield, formerly of Longmeadow, beloved wife of Robert A. Riordan passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. Born on January 26, 1939 in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine (McElligott) Fitzgerald.

Eileen was a graduate of Emmanuel College, earned her Master’s degree at Westfield State University and taught English at several area schools. Robert and Eileen lived in Longmeadow for 30 years where they raised their three loving children, before moving to Suffield, CT nine years ago.

Eileen is survived by her loving husband Robert A. Riordan of 45 years, one son Robert A. Riordan Jr., of Worcester, MA; two daughters Katherine M. Riordan of Concord, NC; and Julie M. Riordan-Goncalves and her husband Luis M. Goncalves, of Roosevelt, NJ; and one grandchild, Lucinda Goncalves. Eileen was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 28th at 9AM at The Heritage Funeral Home, 1240 Mountain Road, West Suffield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Road, Suffield. Burial will be private.

Friends may call at The Heritage Funeral Home on Friday, February 27, from 5-7PM.

Memorial donations may be made to The American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108-3272. For on-line condolences please visit:www.SuffieldFuneralHome.com