Linus Walter Eldridge Jr. “Chick”, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2019 in New Bedford, Massachusetts at the age of 50.
Linus was born on December 14, 1968 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Linus attended St. Johns/St. James School. He graduated from the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School as Outstanding Student in the Steam Engineering Program. He enjoyed spending time near the ocean and played a variety of sports - basketball, football and baseball in his youth.
Survived by parents, Linus W. Eldridge Sr., and Mary Eldridge, son Linus W. Eldridge III. Three brothers - Bill, Charles and Robert, three sisters - Susan, Samantha and Lee Anne. Maternal and paternal uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Also survived by other families: Jimmy Souza; Walter B., and Jacob; Julie T., and many special friends. Late grandparents were William D. Eldridge and wife Doris.
Arrangements are private.
In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to hospitals of The Greater New Bedford Area.