In loving memory of

Frank Patrick Mc Bride
September 13, 1928 - March 9, 2012

McBRIDE Jr., Frank P. Age 83, March 9, 2012. survived by his loving wife, Jere. Dearest brother-in-law of John (Lynda), Richard (Katherine) Hopkins, cousin of Michael (Dee) Hutchinson and many other loving family and friends. Frank was a life long Grosse Pointe resident. He was the President and CEO of Frank P. McBride, Jr., Inc. Insurance Agency, which he started after graduating from Grosse Pointe South High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He spent years as the Boating and Outdoor Editor for WJR Radio. Frank was a Commodore for the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and Mackinac Island Yacht Club, as well as a member of the Bayview Yacht Club, Propeller Club and the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association.

Donations can be made to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott
Detroit, MI 48207, St. Paul School, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 or a charity or your choice. Light a candle, share a memory.

Tributes

Beth Len wrote on Mar 27, 2012:

"I will alway remember meeting Frank at the Port Huron marina in 1995. Then finding out we had friends in common. Frank, Jere, Walt and I enjoyed many a meal together at Coral Ridge Yacht Club and at Kelly's landing.. He was the best Sargent of arms CRYC ever had. My condolences to Jere and family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Beth and Walt Len"

Jimmy Launce wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Brigitte and I send our fondest wishes and sincere condolences to Jere. Frank was a great friend to us and to many. His robust view of life brought happiness to us, and more importantly, all he met. His memory is forever in our hearts. Jere's love and companionship is greatly admired. Thank you for your friendship. Please accept our condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Jimmy and Brigitte"

FLORENCE LOMBARDO wrote on Mar 21, 2012:

"FRANK WAS THE BEST "BOSS" EVER! MY 13 YRS AT HIS AGENCY WAS MORE FUN THAN WORK. MADE MANY FOND MEMORIES I TREASURE TO THIS DAY. PEACE FRANK."

Louise Labadie wrote on Mar 21, 2012:

"It was a true pleasure knowing you. Rest in peace."

John and Claudia DeWald wrote on Mar 20, 2012:

"Frank was larger than life. He was blessed with such talent, good looks, and the most incredible voice!! He will be missed. Our hearts go out to Jere and the rest of the family. God bless you. We are thinking about you."

Kathy & John Groustra wrote on Mar 19, 2012:

"Frank was a man who was larger than life in his interests and accomplishments. He will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched. May Jere and family take comfort in knowing all the friends he's had..... and God's peace be with you all."

Dennis Robert Kelley wrote on Mar 15, 2012:

"Rest in peace Mr. McBride,"

TY Totte DDS and Sheri wrote on Mar 12, 2012:

"Our prayers and sympathy"

Captain (retired) Jim Nuzzo wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"My deepest sympathy to Frank's entire family. A finer Gentlemen and seaman has not sailed the Lakes. I will forever endure his "Voice" from high above the Mackinac fleet. "

The Rev. & Mrs. Richard Ingalls, Jr. (Fr. Rich .. wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"Frank's life was a blessing and an inspiration. May light eternal shine upon him."

Brian A. Joseph and the Staff at Verheyden's wrote on Mar 11, 2012:

"Know of our thoughts and prayers."