John Ridge Jr.
1960 - 2017
John Ridge Jr.
1960 - 2017
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BORN
1960
DIED
2017
John Ridge Obituary
John is survived by his loving husband, Michael Ventarola; a sister, Caroline Jamros and her husband Michael; and a niece, Caitlin Jamros.
He was predeceased by his parents, John Ridge, Sr., and Ruth Ridge.
A visitation will be held at D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood on Monday from 2-4PM. A service will be held in conjunction with the visitation at 4PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JR's page on the National Kidney Foundation: http://team.kidney.org/index.cfm?fuseaction-donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID-1204.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Miki Cammarata
February 13, 2017
Caroline and family - my prayers and sympathy go out to you as you mourn the loss of your brother John.
Suzanne Litwornia
February 13, 2017
To Caroline, your husband Michael, Caitlin and all of John's family and friends, and especially to you, dear Mike, my heart aches for all of you. John was a true friend for the almost 19 years we were neighbors. The laughter he brought, the friendship he gave easily, the generosity of his heart are his legacy. He will be missed.
Gina & James
February 13, 2017
We lost an amazing friend! We'll always remember and cherish our friendship. Thank you for you being you, a positive, loving, giving wonderful person. You made us better people. Your fun filled spirit will always be with us. Your contagious laugh will always make us smile! We'll always love you!
Kathryn Rambin
February 13, 2017
There is no candle, that will ever shine as bright as the STAR you are. I don't say this in the past tense, because I know you are here with us . Your smile and infectious laughter , lights up every room you enter. You hold a very special place in my heart, you fill iit with so much joy... Cruise on cuz!! I Love You!
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Francisco DIaz
February 13, 2017
Caroline....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your brother. Never easy!
Joan Gissubel
February 13, 2017
We will miss your smile, your laughter and the fun person you always were. You were always a light in our lives. We will never forget you.
The Gleason Family,
Colleen & Joe, Joan & Ron, Jimmy & Dana, Kathy & Tom, Johnny & Nancy,
heather mcgovern
February 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with with his husband Michael and Johns family Heather mcgovern
Guinera Curry
February 13, 2017
Dear Caroline,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as your grieve and mourn the loss of your dearest brother. May cherished memories and the life shared and loved provide some solace in the days and weeks ahead. My deepest sympathy and condolences.
Guinera
Sissy Martell
February 12, 2017
JR our family will miss your laughter, sense of humor, but most of all you. Your love for Michael and his love for you can be seen in all the photos. Michael has lost his best friend, his husband. While your family and ours will miss you dearly, I know you are in heaven with angel wings watching over us. I won't say goodbye but rather until we meet again, Love You, Rest in Peace.
Barbara Fariello
February 12, 2017
Michael, Please accept my very deepest sympathy in your loss. The world TRULY becomes a lesser place when we lose someone we love. May your happy memories sustain you at this time. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted..."
February 12, 2017
Alana Majors
February 12, 2017
My deepest condolences to Michael and John's family. John was such a special person, always making everyone smile and laugh. He touched so many lives with his humor and kindness. He will be missed terribly and never forgotten. Rest in peace John, you were such an inspiration to all of us.
Kathy Almodovar
February 12, 2017
Hubby I'm going to miss you . I'm gong to miss when we just look at each other and we would start laughing nobody knew what we were thinking or what we were laughing about but we did . Michael I'm so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you if you need to talk call me. Love you hubby Rest In Peace.
Cathy Horn
February 12, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with all at the passing of this truly wonderful man. Many happy memories of our times together at Koonz Sprinkler. I am deeply saddened but know he is in a much better place.
Margaret Curreri
February 11, 2017
With deep sorrow I light this candle
Margaret & George Curreri
February 11, 2017
Our hearts are broken with your passing. We admired ,respected and loved you so much JR. No matter what you were up against or faced you always smiled, joked and made everyone around you do the same. You fought hard for a long time. Rest in peace cuz, you will be forever remembered and deeply missed. Or deepest condolences to Michael and family..
February 11, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. I have known him since high school and we were friends with Alana, and Gladys. Mike I want to offer my condolences to you and Johns family as well. This is so sad, and John always had a sense of humor and he will be remembered that way. Again, Mike I am so sorry to hear this and May John rest in peace.
Angela Fourakre
(Ocala, FL)
Marina & Jacques
February 11, 2017
John for 15 years you bought laughter into our lives; we will never forget you. "Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand." Michael, Johns' family, and friends our thought and prayers are with you. John will be deeply missed.
Love always, Marina and Jacques
Jimmy James
February 11, 2017
I'm so devastated and heartbroken. A loyal super fan who later became a sweet loving friend. I'm so so sad. JR I will always remember you. Michael, my heart goes out to you, I can only feel some of your pain. I'm here for you for whatever you need. Every time I sing "Summer Sun" there will be a little bit of JR in there - always. He always let me know how much he loved my song. Jimmy James
Donna Shawn
February 11, 2017
My deepest condolences to my good friend and coworker Michael along with John's family and friends. May you rest in peace J.R. God bless your soul
Michael Ventarola
February 11, 2017
You were my life, my joy and the laughter in my heart. You were one of a kind and I am going to miss you more than is humanly possible to comprehend. We lived long enough to make wedded history, but not long enough to enjoy the twilight years of such an accomplishment. Your loving husband, Michael
Lori Kennedy
February 11, 2017
My living prayers are with you forever
May John be in peace.
Doreen Panzica
February 11, 2017
I am so shocked and saddened by John's passing .... we have known each other for 30yrs.... he was one of my dearest and most treasured friendships. We have had sooo many fun and crazy times together. I will miss you John and will always treasure who you are and how much you meant to me. May you find endless peace in the arms of your family. I love you
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