Fred J. Ridout, 78, of Sebastian, passed away on Nov. 27, 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beatrice Ridout of Sebastian; daughters Lisa Ridout Feret (Richard) of Melbourne and Eunice Sherman (Steve) of Palm Bay; son Fred D. Ridout (Carrie) of Vero Beach; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was born in Newburgh, N.Y. and lived in Sebastian coming from Berlin, N.J.
He was a US Navy veteran and received the National Defense and Service Medals.
He retired from Langstan Corporation, Woodcrest, N.J. as a machinist.
He was a member of Riverside Church Assembly of God, Sebastian.
Memorial contributions may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, P.O. Box 550985, Tampa, FL 33655 or Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Riverside Church Assembly of God, Sebastian.