Jesse Lee Riddick Jr., age 70, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

Born on April 5, 1955, in Windsor, NC, to the late Katherine and Jesse Lee Riddick Sr., where together they later relocated to New Jersey and built a full and meaningful life.

Jesse attended Barringer High School in Newark, NJ, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. He married the love of his life, Gia, and together they shared 48 years of marriage and welcomed their daughter, Monique.

He was a loving husband and caring father to his daughter, whom he instilled strength, intelligence, and perseverance.

After settling in New Jersey, Jesse became a longtime resident of Edison, where he lived for more than 40 years. He worked as a sales consultant until health challenges led him to retire early.

Jesse was a man who found joy in simple pleasures and deep connections. He cherished time with family and had a lifelong love for fishing, cars, music, and watching the cooking channel. His easygoing nature, warm presence, and silly fun humor will be remembered by all who knew him.

Jesse is predeceased by his parents, Catherine and Jesse Lee Riddick Sr.; and his siblings, Ernestine "Peggy" Stewart and Chris Riddick.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Gia Riddick; his loving daughter, Monique Riddick, the family dog, Bonnie; and his siblings Miriam Riddick, Ricky Riddick, and Stephen Riddick. In addition to nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Flynn and Son / Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840. Funeral services will be held the following morning, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Lake Nelson Memorial Park in Piscataway, NJ.