Thomas Erwin ATTRIDGE

Age 77, of St. Paul, MN Died December 14, 2016, peacefully in his sleep in the house where he was raised and lived for many years. Tom was a true artist, both in his work and his approach to life. He created original sculptures in bronze and wood and fine art lithography prints. He also liked to draw and make collages. A graduate of MCAD, he apprenticed in Holland with renowned sculptor Shinkichi Tajiri. With gallery shows in Minneapolis and internationally, most of his works now reside in private collections. He founded Acme Video in the 1970s to document art events and R&B bands. Like his father Ray, he loved live music and had talented friends who played guitars together in his home. A connoisseur of people, he was a master storyteller and continued his mother Ruth's tradition of welcoming new friends with a good meal and an open heart. While financially embracing the role of starving artist, he was rich in friendship and love. A chronic drinker and smoker, he battled COPD in his final years. Preceded by his parents and younger brother Tim Attridge, and survived by wife Katie Carrigan Attridge, only son Mark Attridge, Jan Rivard Attridge (first wife and mother of Mark), and nephew Ray Attridge. Services at family home in St. Paul on December 18. Hugga Bugga. Cremation Services of Minneapolis/St Paul. 651 793-8730 www.cremation-services.com