He was preceeded in death by his father Jerome William Goodridge Sr. Jerry is survived by his wife Tammy; son Michael Cates; mother Barbara Goodridge; Brothers Steve, Jim, Cliff and Mickey Goodridge; Sister Nancy McCarthy; Grandson's, Aaron Cates; Jamie Cates and Corey Cates.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Goodbody Mortuary Chapel 5027 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 582-1700. Jerry's Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at St. Therese Catholic Church 6016 Camino Rico San Diego, CA 92120 at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow at Singing Hills Memorial Park 2800 Dehesa Rd. El Cajon, CA 92019.
Blessed are those who died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.
Eternal rest grant Jerome, O Lord.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.