Charles "Mike" Ridgaway
September 16, 1950 - November 19, 2014
Obituary
Charles "Mike" Ridgaway of Aberdeen died on Wednesday, November 19, at the University Of Maryland Medical Center. He was 64.
Born in Aberdeen, he was the son of the late George Ridgaway and Bethel Wilcox.
Mr. Ridgaway worked for the State Highway Administration as a truck driver, was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, and was a Board member for the Aberdeen Parks and Rec., where he served as a former head baseball umpire.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Katherine A. (Kelly) Ridgaway; sons, Michael Ridgaway and wife Evangeline of Baltimore and Matthew Ridgaway and partner April Foreman of Aberdeen; grandson, Connor Ridgaway of Baltimore; brother, James Ridgaway of Aberdeen; sister-in-law, Sarah Ridgaway of Aberdeen; and niece, Deanna Gasdia of Aberdeen.
A visitation was held on Sunday, November 23 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Church on Monday, November 24 at 10:00 am. Interment was at Harford Memorial Gardens.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Sun Nov 23, 2014 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Sun Nov 23, 2014 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Mon Nov 24, 2014 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Mon Nov 24, 2014 @ 10:00 AM EDT
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church • 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Carol
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I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
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Karen Trostle-Daneker
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Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I continue to pray for you and your family for Strength, Peace, and Comfort during this difficult time.
DH
David E Hale
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Good bye old friend. You will be missed by many. You were truly a special man, always thoughtful, a good husband, father, and provider. The world will not be as good in your absence. Rest in peace.
LZ
Leslie Zeigler
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Kathy, Michael and Matt, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike was a wonderful friend. Dave, Leslie, Davey, Dustin & Melissa Zeigler
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David Jamison
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I am so sorry. Mike was one of the good guys !!! I will keep your family in my prayers.
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garry pierce
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a friend,will be missed.