"Bruce passed away, at the age of 40, peacefully at home under the care of Family Hospice," according to his obituary in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
As a wrestler at Canon-McMillan High School, Cridge won the 152-pound title at the 1996 PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) Class AAA Championships, winning a 5-2 decision over Robby Waller of Mt. Pleasant. The third time was the charm, as Cridge placed the previous two times at the state championships.
After completing his high school career with a 99-13 record, Cridge earned a wrestling scholarship to Edinboro University, competing for the Fighting Scots from 1996 to 1998. A career-ending neck injury cut ended his time on the mat.
After graduating from Edinboro, Cridge returned to Canon-McMillan, where he joined the wrestling coaching staff.
"He was gifted on the mat, teaching and breaking down the sport," C-M retired head wrestling coach Chris Mary told the Observer-Reporter. "He loved to give back and he loved to teach. He enjoyed working with the kids and made it fun for them. He was one of the best to wear a Canon-McMillan uniform."
A Celebration of Life to honor Bruce Cridge will be held at the Stone Pavilion at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Park on July 30 from 1-7 p.m.
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