Edith Ridings

Edith A. Ridings, age 98 of Wayne, died peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  She has lived in Wayne since 1961.

Edith was born in Philadelphia and moved with her family to West Orange, NJ when she was just ten years old.  She graduated from high school there and began working as a switchboard operator for the phone company.  She eventually became a receptionist for Clarkwood Printing in Totowa, where she worked for many years.

Edith met her husband Edward at a USO dance during World War II.  They dated for a few years before marrying on January 12, 1946 at Grace Church in Orange.  They enjoyed a honeymoon to Lake Placid, NY where they both learned to ski and they toured the site of the 1932 Olympic Winter Games.  They enjoyed a very strong marriage for fifty-eight years, dedicated to one another, and setting a powerful example for their children.  They traveled well during their marriage, visiting England, France, Italy, Mexico, Hawaii, and much of the United States.  Later in life, Edith enjoyed playing cards with her Bridge Club, knitting, brisk walks everywhere, and reading.  Sadly, Edward passed away in 2004 from Post-Polio Syndrome, and Edith was heartbroken to lose her dear Edward.

Edith is survived by her three children; Carol Cetrulo and her husband Gerald of Pompton Plains, Cindy Griffenkranz and her husband Arthur of Wayne, and Dr. Edward Ridings, III and his wife Susan of Lewiston, PA, two grandchildren; Alexis Frikkers and her husband Brad, and Valerie Cetrulo of Pompton Plains, as well as two great-grandchildren; Colton and Kendall Frikkers.  She was predeceased by her beloved Edward in 2004, and by her grandson Adam Ridings in 2017.

Those wishing to make a donation in Edith’s memory are asked to consider “Rotary Polio Plus,” c/o Vander May Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470.