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Craig Riddle Obituary
AGE: 52 • Shrewsbury
Craig Riddle, 52, of Shrewsbury, succumbed to his courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014. He was predeceased by his father, Ron. Surviving are his loving wife, Lauren; sons, Ryan and Connor; and daughter, Colleen. He leaves behind his mother, Patricia; sister, Doreen and brother, Brian and wife Anne.
Craig attended Christian Brothers Academy (where he won the freshman run if he didn't tell ya) and graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Craig worked in the financial industry for 30 years. Craig was an avid skier and hiker. He had a genuine love of nature and music, but his true love was the role as husband and father, and friend to many. His endurance, strength, courage and sense of humor will forever be remembered in the hearts of loves ones. He will truly be missed by the many lives he touched. Craig taught us, by example, that life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
There are no visitation hours. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at St. James R.C. Church, 94 Broad St., Red Bank. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to The Jimmy Fund @ Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or online at www.jimmyfund.org. Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, was entrusted with his arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Riddle
Jim McCabe
April 16, 2019
Peace to all
james orfe
April 30, 2014
Craig,
You will be missed, but never forgotten, it was an honor to work with you, and to have known you.God bless your family.
Jimmy "O"
April 29, 2014
Thinking of you Pat and family. soooo sorry for all of your loss past few years. God love you...... Love and prayers, JoanCookeFrance
Tom McCabe
April 27, 2014
My prayers go out to the Riddle family. Craig and I were friends as kids. I remember him for his great sense of humor and ability to always make you feel welcome.
Kathleen Furgiuele
April 25, 2014
Criag's infectius laugh, his wit and love of family will forever live in the hearts of those that were fortunate to know him.
Scott Duxbury
April 25, 2014
I only had the honor of working with Craig for a short time at Merrill Lynch but he left a lasting memory on me. One of the nicest people I have worked with and I will always remember his laugh. Prayers and thoughts are with his family
Eva Valentino
April 25, 2014
Craig was a lovely man, easy- going and always may you feel welcome. May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his entire family.
Mary Curtis
April 24, 2014
Craig was an inspiration to my friend who is battling pancreatic cancer. His positive attitude will forever be an inspiration...thank you, Craig.
Meg McCabe Wentzel
April 24, 2014
So sorry to hear about Craig.I remember Craig as being such a fun and likable person. He was friends with my younger brother, Tom. Prayers for Craig's family. With much sympathy,
Meg McCabe Wentzel
Kathleen Donohue Gross
April 24, 2014
If anyone lived life to the fullest, it was Craig. May the memories bring you comfort as his legend lives on forever. God Bless and RIP.
Jim McCabe
April 24, 2014
I am sorry - my prayers are with Craig's family. Peace
John Tucker
April 24, 2014
I'm reminded of that bumper sticker `Live Like Luke' and now wanna get one that says 'Live Like Craig.' I am a better person for having know him.
April 23, 2014
Thinking wonderful thoughts of you Craig! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family...
--- your Miami University friends.
Christine Farrish
April 23, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with both Craig and his Dad at Merrill Lynch. What a blessing to work with 2 of the funniest men I knew but who also became my friends. Craig had the best outlook on life of anyone I know and I send my deepest sympathy to you all. He will stay alive in your memories because that's something that can never be taken away from you. I know he will live on in your hearts for eternity as he will in mine.
Frank Minafo
April 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of this bad news, Craig always had a great sense of humor, he would tell a joke and crack up laughing he had a contagious laugh, what a great man I am so sorry he has past but I am so much a better person for having known him RIP friend
Bob & Mary Havranck
April 22, 2014
Lauren and kids,No words can express your loss.Be thankful for the memories.I know Sheri is so sad as she and Ryan and you all meant a lot to her and us.Be strong there's no more suffering.
Katie, John, Maddie, Patrick & Sean Dwyer
April 22, 2014
Generous. Kind. Loving. Devoted. Authentic. Fun & Funny. Craig Riddle you are a special soul and we will hold a place for you in our hearts forever. To Lauren, Ryan, Colleen and Connor: "A box of rain will ease the pain, and love will see you through." - Grateful Dead
Jane Major
April 22, 2014
Dear Doreen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you . May God Bless your dear brother always .
April 22, 2014
Riddler was a class act and a wonderful fraternity brother to me. He always had a smile and a positive to thing to say about anybody and anything, including some of my own troubles. I am grateful to have known him and spent my time with him. My heart felt condolences to his family and friends. I will miss his belly laughs for sure. God Bless.
Cars, Phi Kappa Alpha Brother Class of '84
STEVEN HOFFENBERG
April 22, 2014
MAY HE R.I.P....
Ray St. Denis
April 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss, he was a very nice and kind man. Ray St. Denis-MBB&TC
John Pickett
April 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Craig on the NYSE. A wonderful guy.
John Mcgraner
April 22, 2014
He was always at his best and a true gentleman. R.I.P.
Seth Murphy
April 22, 2014
Good man! So sorry we lost you so soon! RIP my brother
Ed Lopez
April 22, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ron at Prudential, had the pleasure of meeting the boys.. R.I.P.
Pat Maloney
April 22, 2014
My heart goes out to you Doreen as you say goodbye for now to your loving brother. Your in my prayers. Love, Pat
April 22, 2014
Craig was such an amazing guy! He always made every occasion a good time. I'll always remember his laugh, which was frequent, as he always livened up any get together. God Blessed us with his presence. Rest in Peace old friend
Lynne and Stanley Adkins
April 22, 2014
God bless your wonderful family at this time of deep sorrow. With sympathy.
Teresa Wersan
April 21, 2014
To the Riddle Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Craig is at peace now and is up in Heaven with his Father smiling down and watching over your family. Always remember it's about dancing in the rain .....
April 21, 2014
To all of the Riddle Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are prayers are with you!
With lots of love,
The Zackman Family
Pat, Scott, George & Ricky oxoxox
April 21, 2014
Rose reindel Greg 's sister Doreen spoke to me many times about Craig's determination may he rest in peace
Pat & Tony Pellegrino
April 21, 2014
Dear Lauren, Colleen, Ryan, Connor and Family. Our family is very saddened by the loss of your husband and dad. Some of our fondest memories are during Eighth Grade Graduation of Colleen and Matt and the generosity of you and Craig to make the event such a memorable one. Your husband was a very funny, kind and generous man and will forever be in our heart and prayers.
Meg Ford
April 21, 2014
Lauren and family -
Words cannot express how shocked I was to read of Craig's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss, and will keep you and your children in my prayers. Craig was always so incredibly upbeat - his laugh was one of a kind. I'm sure he fought his battle courageously. Please know that you will be in my thoughts.
dickie byrne
April 21, 2014
What a great guy. What a fight. You will be missed by so many.
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