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.