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Carol Byrne Cambareri
Marty and all of David’s family, I was so saddened to read of David’s death. Every time I saw him he was the same sweet boy I knew growing up. Sending you all love. Carol
Steve Millage
A great guy that will be sadly missed. Our hearts go out to Beth and his family.
Margy
Ohhhh, I am so saddened to see that Davey is gone. I am praying you all the family. I have soooooo many memories from Curtis Place.
Bill Grant
I'll cherish my memories of David forever. From impromptu conversations when he took a rare break from the kitchen at Union Hill Grill to dinners and visits with he and my dear friend Beth. I am so grateful Eric and I were able to visit with he and Beth last year in Amelia. Beth, my heart breaks for you as I send lots of love and big hugs your way during these challenging times.
Susan Comfort
David was a big guy with a big heart and a big smile. He will be missed. A donation has been made in his memory to the Michael J Fox Foundation.
Alice and John Jarvis
Our dear Beth, words cant begin to tell you how sad we are that David is gone. We love you both so very much.
Robert Stettner
I have so many memories at the wonderful eateries that David and Beth created! One (among many) was the time my wife Ann and I ate dinner at the Silos Grill. We were goo goo eyed, enjoying after dinner wine. The place was slammed (as usual)… Beth came to our table and gave us a credit to give up our table and move to the bar ! And the time I went to Silos before they opened. Beth was sitting at bar working on menus for their opening. She told me their opening was a few days away. Needless to say the rest is a great history ! God bless them both!
Emma Byrnes
Beth, David was so so loved and will be so missed. Sending you so many hugs!
Kim Ward and Hilary Stokes
We are holding you Beth, and your family in our hearts ♥️♥️
Chuck and Debi Drace
David Michael Riordan
2025-07-19
David Michael Riordan, 66, of Fernandina Beach, FL, unexpectedly passed away at his home on July 19, 2025.
He was born in Auburn, NY in 1959 to Raymond and Charlotte Riordan, the fifth of their nine children. David attended Holy Family School and Auburn High School where he played football and basketball before studying at Arizona State University.
In his early years, David learned the restaurant business by working with his parents and siblings at the family’s restaurant, Riordan’s. After college, David followed his brothers to Palm Beach where he honed his skills by working in some of Palm Beach’s most exclusive restaurants. Eventually, he followed his brothers to Atlanta, where David worked in some of Atlanta’s most acclaimed restaurants. During this time he met his wife, Beth, who also had a career in the hospitality industry. In 1994, they eloped to Lake Tahoe which was the beginning of a long partnership. In 2000, they opened their first restaurant, Silos Grill, which quickly became a successful neighborhood favorite. Over the next 15 years they opened 5 more restaurants. Their pride and joy, Crabapple Tavern, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall.
In 2022, Beth and David retired and moved to an ocean front home on Amelia Island where they are surrounded by many cherished friends and a beautiful quaint community with old live oak trees, historic homes and beautiful beaches. They would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary in August.
David is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Charlotte Riordan; brother, James Riordan and brother in-law, Jay Jorgensen. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth, siblings: Daniel (Lisa) Riordan, Denise (Louie) Vasile, Anne Lattimore, Martin (Jill) Riordan, Patricia Jorgensen, John (Vicki) Riordan, Marcia (Tim) Jorgensen, Sue Riordan and Erik (Suzanne) Blihovde; nieces and nephews: Tim (Emily) Vasile, John (Heather) Vasile, Louie (Ashley) Vasile, Jenna (Jim) Mizro, Katie Lattimore, Jay (Nicki) Lattimore, Leanna (Brian) Fisher, Alex Riordan, Nick (Amy) Riordan, Juliana (Zach) LaDuce, Mary Riordan, Mike Riordan, Riley Jorgensen and Nate (Alexis) Blihovde; 17 great nieces and nephews and his faithful companion, George.
There will be two services:
• Friday, July 25th at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home 1305 Atlantic Ave. Fernandina Beach, FL. Visitation at 10am followed by a service at 11am.
• Saturday, August 9th at St. Alphonsus Church, 85 East Genesee St., Auburn, NY at 11am.
Donations to The Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s Research would be greatly appreciated.
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