Edward Ridgely Rote Obituary
Edward Ridgely Rote, born on September 14, 1966, passed away on September 5, 2026. Edward leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Malcolm Rote; and his mother-in-law Mary Lee Miller. He is survived by: his mother Kathleen Gorman; his wife Jody; his daughter Melanie Sharpley (Jordan); his sisters, Stephanie "Shelly" Grimm (Chris) and Nancy "Becky" Hawk (Scott); his brother-in-law Richard Traband (Lisa); his nieces and nephews, William Hawk (JoAnna), Tanner Hawk, Hollye Keck, Alexandra Goodfellow (Jake) and Victoria "Tori" Grimm; his great-niece Laurelynn Keck; his great-nephew Grayson Goodfellow; and his pets, Jimmy and Kenny.
Donations in his memory can be made to a new foundation established to support local charities: Wicomico Yacht Club Fund, C/O Mike Carey, 214 Hunters Way, Salisbury, Md 21804.
