Clarence M. “Sonny” Hockridge, Jr., 83, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Salem, NH died Mon., July 11th at his home, surrounded by his family.
Sonny was born in Boston, MA the son of the late Marion (Goodrich) and Clarence Hockridge, Sr. He grew up in Newton, MA. Sonny served in the US Navy. He owned the Track Kitchen at Rockingham Park for many years. He also had worked at the NH Liquor Store in Salem.
He was an avid sports fan. He was a devoted family man and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Joan (Purcell) Hockridge and his son Kevin O’Keefe.
Survived by:
5 Sons: Brian O’Keefe and his wife Lisa of Estero, FL
Sean O’Keefe of Key West, FL
Robert Hockridge of Madisonville, TN
Glen Hockridge of Placentia, CA
Stephen Hockridge of Chesterfield, MO
3 Sisters: Janet MacLachlan of Antrim, MA
Nancy Lovell of Englewood, FL
Mary Ann Bako of MA
5 Grandchildren: Crystal O’Keefe, Ryan O’Keefe, Myles O’Keefe, Evan Hockridge, Brett Hockridge
1 Great Grandson: Myles O’Keefe, Jr.
Many nieces and nephews
Calling hours will be held Sunday, July 17 from 4-7 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
The Funeral Service will be Mon, July 18th at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sonny’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.