John Anthony Vincent Col. Ridick

Col. John Anthony Vincent Ridick, beloved husband of Theresa Ridick, entered into rest on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at his residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Roverse officiating.

In addition to his wife, Theresa, he is survived by his children; Joyce Ridick Brandon (Blair), Julie Ridick Dibble (Mark) and Jeffrey J. Ridick (Lisa), his grandchildren; Taylor Todd, Autumn Ridick, Kaitlyn Ridick, Blair Brandon, Abbey Brandon and J.T. Brandon, as well as a sister, Joanne Depue and sister in law, Marcella Louise Piasecki. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Fyrberg.

If so desired, memorials in Col. Ridick’s name may be made to St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA., 30813 or to the Society of the Little Flower, 1313 N. Frontage Road, Darien, IL., 60561.

There will be a Vigil for the Deceased at Platt’s Belair Road Chapel on Wednesday evening, May 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM, and then the family will be receiving friends until 9:00 PM.