David Bennett Ridgeway

David Bennett Ridgeway was called to his final resting place and Heavenly home on Sunday, April 19, 2020. How beautiful that his departure took place on the feast of Divine Mercy, a day in which the very depths of Jesus’ mercy is opened, and a sea of graces are bestowed upon souls that approach the fount of His mercy on this day. David’s life should be celebrated as a stellar example of encountering hardships from life’s vulnerabilities, yet carried out through faith, strength, support, love and a genuine smile. He stood strong for his family, which was the driving force behind his perseverance, especially the love he held for his beautiful wife and soulmate, Susan. No doubt, it is divine love that has reunited David with Susan so quickly after her unexpected passing in February.

David loved life, and he lived it to the very fullest! He tackled every sport from hunting, fishing, scuba diving, flying, golf, tennis, running, biking, working out, singing and dancing. He loved to be up on the stage at weddings, and he was famous for his gator moves and his cool Blues Brothers style.

David worked for his family’s business driving trailers for Ridgeway Mobile Homes. He also served honorably in the USCG reserve reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Afterwards, he pursued the insurance business where he was the general manager for New York Life after working his way from sales, and eventually starting his own insurance company, Alliance. His later years were spent working in the offshore crane business.

David is the son of late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ham Ridgeway. He is survived by the children he had with his late wife, Susan Shepherd Ridgeway: Patrick David Ridgeway (Leslie Davis), Katherine Ridgeway Scott (Stanton Scott), Michael Joseph Ridgeway (Tereza Dundrova) and Christopher Martin Ridgeway (Stephanie Stone). He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Alexis, Eli and Owen Ridgeway, Frances Hollingsworth, Susan and Sophia Stassi, Stella and Shepherd Scott, Bennett, Sasha, Kate and Stone Ridgeway, brothers, Joe Tracy Ridgeway (Pamela Bryan Ridgeway) and Marvin Todd Ridgeway (Elizabeth Loboa Polefka) and many other family members.

Due to state restrictions and current circumstances, services will be privately held by the immediate family on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Lake Lawn Metairie.