obituary

Nyweide died April 14 in her home state of Vermont, her family announced in a Legacy.com obituary published last week.

"Commiserations to Frank, Louis and Lavinia and bless you for asking, and trusting, me to write her obituary."

The obituary described Ridley, known among loved ones as “Tan,” as a “pillar of the New York City singing circuit.”

His family described him in his obituary as a “bright light in the lives of all who knew him” and an “outgoing and spirited young boy” who was passionate about baseball and football.

The words “Oscar winner” will be placed before your name in every story written about you all the way to your obituary and beyond.