John Francis Ridge, Jr., died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, having lived a life of faith, love, service, and integrity.

He was born February 13, 1947, and was the devoted son of the late Chelsea Public Schools Superintendent John F. and Marie (Sullivan) Ridge. Born and raised in Chelsea, John attended Our Lady of Grace School, Boston College High School, and received his Bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1968. A Vietnam veteran, he served honorably in the US Army from 1968-1970 and was proud of his service to our country. John received his MBA from Suffolk University and went onto a career in accounting. He was very proud of his family, and that he and Lorraine raised their six children in Chelsea where he lived his entire life. John loved the Red Sox and Boston College. He was a devout Catholic who attended Mass daily and was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Chelsea. John was also a member of the American Legion Post in Revere. He enjoyed his retirement by gardening, walking and spending time with his family while summering at beautiful Wells Beach. John will be forever missed by all those who loved him.

John was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Coppola) Ridge, with whom he shared 42 years or marriage. Loving father of Patricia Ridge and her husband Drew Russo of Lynn, Elizabeth Ridge of Chelsea, John F. Ridge III of Chelsea, Christina Ridge of Chelsea, Joseph Ridge and his wife Emma of Boston, James Ridge of Chelsea. Cherished brother of Barbara Felkel and her husband Robert of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dear brother-in-law of Justin Coppola and his wife Adeline of Andover and uncle of Justin Coppola, Jr. of Andover.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Tuesday, October 19th from 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at the Blessed Mother of the Morning Star Parish, Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St, Chelsea at 12:00 Noon. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Inversant, 45 Temple Place, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02111, www.inversant.org for the benefit of Chelsea students.

For the protection of the public health, we kindly ask those not vaccinated to please wear a mask or facial covering. Masks are optional for all those vaccinated.