John V. Etheridge

He was born in Providence, RI, the son of Herbert J. and Dorothy (Fortune) Etheridge. He attended St. John’s Elementary School and was a 1972 graduate of Concord High School. Jack served for 10 years in the US Navy as an aircraft mechanic. He worked as a sheet metal mechanic at Merrimack Sheet Metal, worked as an aide at NH State Hospital in Concord and also worked for Carry Out Connection in Concord. Prior to his passing, Jack worked at the South End Village Laundromat where he met his sweetheart and wife, Wendy. Jack was an avid Patriots fan and will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and love for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy (Ryan Heath) Etheridge of Concord, one son, Jason Michael Etheridge and his wife Wendy of Concord, two daughters, Jessica Lyn Etheridge of Oakland, CA and Alyssa Marie Etheridge of Concord, one step-son, Matthew Nelson of Loudon, four sisters, Deborah Paveglio of Manchester, Lori Nerbonne of Bow, Kimberly Zito of Westborough, MA and Kelly Grasso of Bow, 4 nephews, 6 nieces and his loving dog, Diesel.

Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 North Main Street, Concord. Funeral services will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the funeral home with the Reverend Henry M. Frost officiating. Burial will be held at Evans Cemetery in Bow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CRVNA Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.