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Thursday 09/26/2024 10:00am

Israel Memorial
54 Lincoln Street
Newark, NJ 07103
973-351-4874

Notes: Flowers should be delivered to the church.

Funeral Service

Thursday 09/26/2024 11:00am

Israel Memorial
54 Lincoln Street
Newark, NJ 07103
973-351-4874

Notes: Flowers should be delivered to the church.

Walter Woodridge was born January 8, 1943, and departed this life September 17, 2024.

Walter was a Class 1st Machinist, Tool and Die Maker and Auto mechanic. He loved working with his hands, drawing, boxing, and repairing items.

One of his proudest moments is sparring with Muhammad Ali. Walter was considered as the protector of the family; he also gave advice whether you wanted it or not. (IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW)

Walter is predeceased by Robert Woodridge, Steven Ford, Linda Weston, and Dianne Ford-Anderson.

Walter Is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Lorraine Estella Woodridge, his sisters, Rosalind Woodridge, Lois Britton and Peggy Chardone, his children, Vedia, Shannon, Jamal, Watrice, Walter J., and niece/daughter Monica, 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

HIS MEMORY AND LOVE WILL LIVE ON FOREVER