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2025

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Daniel Ridgeway Obituary

Ridgeway, Daniel

84, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Linda; sons, Mark (Boni), Paul (Candy), Charlie (Allison) and Michael (Jessica); 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a wealth of family and friends. Born on March 18, 1940, he was a lifelong resident of Tampa. Danny loved motorcycling and was the owner of Cahills of North Tampa and Cahills Motorsports for more than 50 years. He was a proud member of the Egypt Temple Shrine and enjoyed helping others through the Provost Guard and Jester units. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to his caregivers, Yami and Valerie. Visitation at 9:30am and a Celebration of life will be held 10am on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Bay Hope Church, 17030 Lakeshore Dr. Lutz, FL with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Bay Hope Church

17030 Lakeshore Dr., Lutz, FL

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Bay Hope Church

17030 Lakeshore Dr., Lutz, FL

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Swilley Funeral Home

1602 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

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