Ridgeway, William

From Gay History
Revision as of 08:02, 26 June 2012 by Waygayarchivist (talk | contribs) (Imported from Wikispaces)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

NAME: WILLIAM RIDGEWAY


Ridgeway.JPG


Biography:

Billy Ridgeway worked as a witer at Backstage Restaurant, where he was loved by all. Born in Point Pleasant, NJ, he moved to Philadelphia to attend the Philadelphia College of Art. A talented jewelry designer, he won the "1983 Diamonds Today" competition. His work earned him a two page write up in Women's Wear Daily, as well as an interview on the Merv Griffin Show. He lived in South Philadelphia and is remembered by friends, for among other things, the peanut brittle he made to give as Christmas gifts. He was self-employed when he died at the age of 24.


- from Philadelphia Stories: A Dining Out for Life Cookbook, 1993


Date of Birth:

Date of Death (delete if non-applicable):

Age at Death (delete if non-applicable:


Employment: waiter at Backstreet Restaurant


Social/Political Groups he attends/attended:


Bars/Clubs he attends/attended:


His friends include: (type your name here, or names of others)


Testimonials to him (add a space before a new testimonial):