Ridgeley P. Ware, of Moorestown, died June 21. He was 80.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lynnan, and their three sons, Ridgeley Philip Ware II and wife Stephanie; Christopher and wife, Diane; and Randall and wife Rebecca. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Elise, Jason, Gayle, Matthew, Victoria and Nicole.

Mr. Ware had more than 50 years of experience in areas of commercial and industrial real estate development, finance, appraisal and consulting. He also served three terms as chairman of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and was a member of many township organizations, including the planning board, Rotary Club of Moorestown, Board of Education and a trustee of the Moorestown Community House.

He earned the designation of Eagle Scout, and served in leadership posts for 30 years.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. June 28, followed by a brief memorial service at the Lewis Funeral Home, 78 East Main Street in Moorestown. The family requests no flowers, but recommends memorial donations to Mr. Ware’s favorite charities: The Tender Inc., 16 Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057, or Moorestown Remembrance Park, in care of Community Link of Moorestown, PO Box 455, Moorestown, NJ 08057.

Source:  Newsweekly (Moorestown, NJ) – Thursday, June 28, 2007