Herbert W. Ridd, 95, of Bergen, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home.
Herbert was born February 20, 1929 in Batavia, a son of the late William and Florence (Wilcox) Ridd.
Herbert served in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. He has been a proud member of the Botts-Florito American legion Post 576 for 71 years. For many years Herbert worked at Gates Albert in Chili, New York where he was a machinist. Herb loved horse races, playing quick draw and having a cold beer while watching NASCAR and football.
Surviving are his loving daughter, Robin (Randy) Mitchell and son, Roger Ridd, both of Bergen; grandchildren, Jessica Quaintance, Kyle (Lauren) Mitchell, Jodi (Joey) Mitchell, Ian (Grace) Ridd, Bryana (Zack) Tomporowski and Randy Lynn (Dominic) Ridd; great grandchildren, Jaidyn, Jordyn and Jaxyn Quaintance, Tyler, Carter, Alexis and Dominic Shanley, Jayce Tomporowski and Mason Ball; sisters, Elaine (Don) McPherson of California and Ellen (Daryl) Heiby of Perry; sister-in-laws, Nancy Beedham and Joan Ridd; special caregiver, Pam Parton; many nieces and nephews also survive.
In death Herbert is reunited with his parents; loving wife, Josephine; brother, Pete Ridd; son, Randy L. Ridd and grandson-in-law, Joshua Quaintance.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sage Pavilion, 62 South Lake Ave., Bergen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Herbert's memory to the Bergen Fire Department, 10 Hunter St. P.O. Box 428 Bergen, New York 14416.
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