Mr. Robert L. Ridgway
May 23, 1943 - September 7, 2015
Robert L. Ridgway, 72, of Gibbstown went to be with the Lord on Monday September 7, 2015. Robert was born and raised in Camden, the youngest of eight children. He was a graduate of Camden High School, Class of 1960, and attended college in Kentucky. Robert served in the United States Army during the 1960’s. He worked for Boston Coach in Philadelphia and the J.C. Penney Distribution Center in Pennsylvania. Robert served as an elder at Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Mantua. He was an avid news magazine reader and history buff. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jeanne Ridgway (nee Jackel) of Gibbstown; his sons, Mathew Ridgway (wife Appie) and Peter Ridgway; his grandchildren, Marah and Charles Ridgway, all of Florida; his sisters, Marion Ivins, Thelma Pennington, Audrey Pucci and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Serivice will be held at 11 AM Saturday September 12, 2015 at Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 230 Shadow Place, Mantua, NJ 08051. Relatives and friends may visit Saturday after 10 AM until service time. Inurnment private. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Contributions may be made in his memory to the General Fund of Providence Orthodox Church. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.
Robert L. Ridgway, 72, of Gibbstown went to be with the Lord on Monday September 7, 2015. Robert was born and raised in Camden, the youngest of eight children. He was a graduate of Camden High School, Class of 1960, and attended college... View Obituary & Service Information