RIDLON, John L. Jr. (BPD) of Woburn, November 29th 2009. Beloved husband of Maribel Blanco. Devoted father of Jennifer, Katie, Brian, Abby, and Daniel. Step-father of Zack and Alex. Brother of Debbie Smith of Ossipee, NH, Diane Naughton of Whitman and Richard Ridlon (MSP) of Milton . Also survived by many extended family members. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-9 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late U.S. Army veteran, member of the Boston Police Special Operations, and Boston Police Patrolman Assoc. John was a pilot of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft and loved cooking and spending time with his family.