John A. Eldridge – 1941-2020

Obituary

John Alvin Eldridge, 79, passed away on December 28th, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice House with his family at his side. He was the husband of Shari L. Eldridge (Sharp). They shared twenty-six years of marriage.

He was born in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania, one of ten children by Francis and Martha (Harris).

John worked in the glass bottling Industry for thirty-eight years, retiring from Tropicana Glass Pepsi Co. in 2003.

Preceded in death by his first wife of twenty-nine years, Elaine L. (Sheldon) on June 3rd, 1993, and his four sisters Louise (Rush), Dorothy (Schneider), Lillian (DuBois), and Effie (Patamia).

John was a proud Mason of the Masonic Lodge 25, Tampa-Ivanhoe Commandery No.8 Knights Templar, American Legion Post 309, Moose 2117, and Eagles Aerie 3171. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, cat “Bob,” playing cards, karaoke, watching football and baseball, and of course, golf. John was always the center of everyone’s attention and love.

John is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Shari L. Eldridge, his son John E. Eldridge, daughter Vanica (Ken) Melewski, grandson Joel D. Eldridge, granddaughter India Grace Melewski, sister Frances Maxine (Julius) Sauchelli, brother Daniel Eldridge, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limitations, we will announce a celebration of life memorial at a later date when all can gather and raise a toast in his honor.

Our family encourages you to visit and contribute photos and your favorite memories to John’s webpage at www.johnaeldridge.com. Please check this site for any further changes and announcements.