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Willie Howard Riddick, Sr.

  • May 9, 1930 - February 13, 2011
  • Roselle, New Jersey
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“I am truly sorry too here about Mr.Riddick I truly admired him and the way he dressed. He was a fun man too sit in Ms. Rogers store just shooting the...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: terrie springer - linden, NJ

“To the Family, I remember "Cutter" walking from St Georges Avenue always looking sharp as a tack!! He loved his suits and hats. He is loved and will...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Pam Nicholson - Belleville, NJ

“i known cutter and family for 40 yrs and know the riddick family to be one of the sweetest family i know..to mom kat .sharon ,joanie.kim and mel i...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: terry roper - smyrne, DE

“To this family doing their times of sorrow. May the Lord continue to encourage your hearts and strengthen you in these times. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: HARRIS E CLARK - ANDERSON, SC

“To my niece Thelita my condolence & love to you. To the Riddick Family may God keep you & bless you. Love Norman Bembry ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Norman Bembry - Fort Worth, TX

“Joannie & family Our heartfelt condolences are with you at this time. ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Bembry & Bobbitt Families - NJ

“our prayers are with the family The Rodgers ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Ernest Rodgers - Rahway, NJ

“Love and prayers to Ms. Catherine and the entire family. Mr. Cutter was one of my favorite people. May God continue to bless you during this time of...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Toni Counts-Johnson - Rocky Mount, NC

“My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are being sent to Catherine and the Riddick family. Wille-Cutter, fought a good fight. May God be with you and the...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Susan Counts - Fayetteville, NC

“To Our Bishop and the Riddick Family, On behalf of your Sons & Daughters at Christian Pentecostal Church of Christ in Fayetteville, NC, we extend...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Christian Pentecostal Church of Christ - NC

“Dear Willie, Sharon and Joanie. May the Lord bring all of you peace, love and the hospitbale charity of others during this time, and always. I have...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Donovan Spearman - Sandy Springs, GA


Willie Howard Riddick, Sr., 80 of Roselle, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at VA Medical Center, East Orange. He was born to the Late Mary Allen and Willie Matthew Riddick on May 9, 1930 in Portsmouth, Virginia where he graduated from public school system. In 1957, he moved to Roselle. Willie had served in the United States Army from 1947 to 1950 and received a certificate for military service. He was employed as a Tool and Die Maker for Jacobson Tool & Die Manufacturing Company in Kenilworth, New Jersey for twenty years. Willie was a member of Heard AME Church and member of Sportsmen's 10 Social Club of Roselle. He was a likeable person who befriended all he met. He was known as an impeccable (fashionable) dresser. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his devoted wife of sixty years, Catherine Riddick; son, Willie H. Riddick, Jr. (Patty); 4 daughters, Sharon Gaines, Dr. Joanie T. Greene of Fayetteville, NC, Kim Riddick (Row), and Melanie Armstrong (Doyle Sr.); brother-in-law, Clinton Bell (Darlene); eight grandchildren, Gary, Thelita, Rashad, Terron, Shakira, Nicole, Michael and Doyle, Jr.; nine great-grandchildren; one niece and a host of other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Willie Howard Riddick, Sr. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.