Ray J. Riordan, Jr.

Ray is truly 'one of the good guys' Ray and his family, brought happiness, where ever they roamed. Our family was blessed to be a small part of this happiness. Duane Steinhauer' family

I worked with Ray when I was the General Counsel for the Public Service Commission. I remember him for his professionalism and dedication to his work. Working with Ray was an example of how effectively a regulator can work with a regulated industry in a productive and mutually respectful manner.

During my legislative career I was fortunate to consider Ray a friend and someone I could constantly trust. I represented a lot of small telcos so Ray was in my office pretty regularly. I loved his sense of humor and enjoyed the social side of him as well. A really great guy who understood the right role of a lobbyist and who made friends, not enemies.

Worked with Ray for many years. At times, we were adversaries, but we made things work and enjoyed our many interactions. Condolences to the family.

The Keating Family of Thorp, WI (Thorp Telephone Company) sends our condolences to the Riordan family on the loss of Ray Riordan. Our parents, Joe and Mary Lou Keating, were very close friends with Ray's parents - I believe they started the WSTA Scholarships back in the 1970s. Joe and Ray Sr would go up to an "A" frame cottage in Northern wisconsin to review the applicants. When I came to Madison in 2003 to join the Dept of Financial Institution, I was thrilled to run into Ray Jr and see he was actively advocating for small telcos a the the WSTA. It's no surprise that the Riordan children are all successful -the family members are all community minded, kind, and talented. So glad to see the Ray Riordan name live on...Best, Lorrie Keating Heinemann, Madison, WI