"Dear Bobby and family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing; he and your Mom will always be remembered in my heart with great fondness and admiration... Love, Bernardina Borgueta-Torrey"
In loving memory of
Frank F. Pine
March 9, 1914 - August 11, 2011
Frank F. The Old One Pine, 97, of Newport, died on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his home, with family members present.Born in Middletown, RI on March 9, 1914, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Pacheco Pine.Frank was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Angelina C. Pine; his eldest son, Francis J. Pine; a granddaughter, Diane Batson; three brothers Fredrick Pine; Thomas Pine; and Manuel Pine; and seven sisters: Helen Ratkowski; Beatrice Paiva; Clara Bauje; Hilda Silvia; Isabella Walker; Marion Amerson; and Rose Sawyer.He is survived by his sisters: Madeline Blanchard of Waterford, CT; Margaret Deese of Yuma, AZ; Elsie Hicks of Chesapeake, VA; and a brother, Joseph Pine of Seattle, WA.He is also survived by his four daughters: Patricia Dennett of Middletown, RI; Gertrude Granger of Glasgow, KY; Veronica Perry of Newport; and Catherine Batson of Wilmington, NC; three sons: Thomas Pine of Long Beach, CA; Michael Pine of West Warwick; and Robert Pine of Newport; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.A Navy veteran of WWII, Frank served in both the European/African/Middle Eastern and Asiatic/Pacific theaters of war. He participated in Operation Iceberg, the invasion of Okinawa, on L-Day, April 1, 1945, while serving in U.S.S. LST 621. Having volunteered for active duty during the Korean Conflict, he was awarded a Naval Unit Commendation Ribbon for service in U.S.S. Thompson DMS 38 during minesweeping operations at the port of Chinnampo.Following military service, Frank worked as a diesel engine mechanic and heavy equipment operator for the Public Works Center at the Newport Naval Base. He held numerous part-time jobs, primarily in the engine mechanic field, both before and after his retirement from government employment in 1973. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, he obtained his first cycle when he was 24. His riding was curtailed by military service, but he later returned to his biking passion. He last rode his motorcycle on May 1, 2011, during the Newport Police Parade. Frank, at 97, was the oldest licensed motorcyclist in RI, and, it is widely believed, in all of the Untied States. Frank was a life member of the American Legion 66 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars 17 years, and the Knights of Columbus 34 years. He held the rank of Captain in the Artillery Company of Newport, having joined that organization in 1937. He was also a life member of the Viking Riders of Rhode Island, of which he was a founding member; the Rhode Island Star Riders of Tiverton, of which he was a founding member; the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association; the American Legion Riders; and the Patriot Guard Riders.Frank lived and worked with a constant, enduring dependable energy reminiscent of the diesel engines which had so much defined his life.Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from 4-7pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.A Mass of Christina burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at 10:00AM in St. Josephs Church, Broadway, Newport.Burial service, with military honors, will be held at St. Columbas Catholic Cemetery, Browns Lane, Middletown.In lieu of flowers, donations in Franks memory may be made to the Artillery Company of Newport, 23 Clarke Street, Newport, RI 02840.
Tributes
"My Condolences to the Pine Family. So sorry for your loss. Rhoda"
"Frank will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family Alan Kent"
"My condolences to the family of Frank Pine. Mr Pine was truly a nice friend, I will miss him dearly,we would talked in the mornings when I would be waiting for my ride to work. He loved to take his daily walk every morning around our neighborhood. I will miss him very much. Every year he would attend the celebration of Fourth of July in our Courtyard Mumford Manor with the Artillery Company of Newport. "Till we meet again". Madeline E Humphries"
"Few errors in his Obit,not a big deal to us but for his "Riding Family" and you folks we very special to the Old One and us, Frank got his first bike at age 14, and as the group from Legion Post 2 can attest, he rode over to West Warwick to meet with you guys , then visited our house for a cup of coffee and to tease my mother in law. That had to be the start of June, a few weeks before the first hospital stay. Mike Pine."
"I want to offer my deepest and sincerest condolences for the loss of the great Frank Pine. May he rest in God's arms."
"To the Pine Family - Our thoughts are with you as you say good bye and reflect on the wonderfully full life of Pops Pine. Although we had only known him a short time during our membership with the Viking Riders, it was clear to see how many lives this quiet man had touched. So many great stories and life experiences - it appears he made the best of every minute of it. We enjoyed his company and riding with him and loved to see the reaction on people’s faces when introducing him - in his 90s and still riding and keeping up! He will be missed! Best Memories."
"I so have enjoyed the pleasure of knowing Mr. Pine or Frank as he would tell me these past years. His stories, his smile, his travels, his kindness, and his pride of being the oldest Veteran Rider will always bring me a smile. I still remember his tale of the trip to Colorado and how proud he was to ride and they got him a bike! To all his friends and family thank you for honoring such a man. I will miss you Mr. Pine."
"Our deepest symathy"
"To the Family I am a member of CVMA deployed to Afghanistan. I will miss riding with this great man we were all proud just to be next to him. I am sorry for your loss and a loss to all of us. Brigadier General Charles Petrarca Commanding General Task Force Protector Bagram Airbase Afghanistan"
"To all the Pine Family I am Sorry for your loss. I is a pleasure to have known Frank and rode with him. We will all ride again R.I.P."
"Frank will be missed by all of us in the the Viking Riders. He had a great run!"
"My prayers are with Frank's family during this difficult time. Frank was an inspiration to all who knew him and a true American Hero. Having been a member of the Viking Riders for a few years, I had the honor of riding with Frank, sharing many good times. God Bless Frank; for he is certainly in Heaven with those many American Heroes who fought for and protected our freedom,."
"My Friend Michael, Words cannot express my sorry for your loss of 'Mr. Pine'. I am grateful to have had him for a period in my life. My condolenses to all your family. Marie"
"Shared times,Memories and joys always keep a loved one close by. My sincerest condolences to all the family"
"We were very sorry to hear of “Pops Pine” passing and wish to express our condolences to all of the Pine family. As members of the Viking Riders it was an honor to have known and rode with such a good man. You will be truly missed, but as we look toward heaven we know that you will be riding with the Angels."
"My condolences to the family and friends. My Dad Rich always spoke highly of Frank and he was a truly an inspiration to every life he touched. God bless you all in this difficult time."
"Some people are "legends in their own mind." My grandfather Frank was a "legend in his own time!""
"Dear family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Ed had the greatest respect for Frank. I bet that they are up there telling LST stories. Love to all of you,, Mary Armstrong"
"our prays are with his family will sadly miss talking to uncle frank love his niece betty"
"I knew Frank through my dad Manuel F. Mello jr.I know that my dad always thought of Frank as one of his dearest friends.I just wanted to be remebered to his family as I would my dad. God be with you inyour time of loss. Lou and Linda Mello"
"Pat and family: I am so sorry to hear about your father. I had seen him several times at the Knights of Columbus but did not make the family connection until afterwards. That he was still riding his motorcycle until this spring is amazing!"
"Was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He was such a warm, loving, and funny man. We have so many fond memories of Uncle Frank and will miss him deeply. We wish it were possible for us to be with you all but know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and that we will be there in spirit on the 17th."
"Frank is and was the BEST! I will miss him."
"Frank will be sadly missed by many. I first met Frank at a CVMA meeting at the Pawtucket Armory and when talking to him he told me his age, which would blow most people out of the water, and still riding. Frank needed to go to Post 2 that day in West Warwick to be interviewed for the Legion Riders, and I rode with him to show him how to get there. He talked about many things that day. He was like a walking history book. Michael his son comes to my barber shop in West Warwick, and for him and the family and friends I wish you my sincere condolences."
"We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing and wish to express our deepest sorrow. As former members of the Viking Riders, it was an honor to ride with him and to have known him. Again, our deepest sympathy. He will be missed."
"My condolences to Frank's family and friends. He brightened our lives with his presence. Frank is and always will be in our thoughts and hearts."
"What a great man ....i am very fortunate to have known him and to have been his friend. Mere words can not express the sorrow felt by his passing.. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.."
"To the Pine Family, my deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for your loss. Tommy Pine, know that my thoughts and prayers have and always be there for you and your family. It must be tough losing Mom and brother Frank not long ago and now Dad. Thanks for all you’ve done for me and I will always be here for you Buddy. Never met any of your relatives but the way you speak well of them shows you care for them and miss them. God Bless you and you’re Family… Siempre!"
"Wishing my deepest Sympathy to The Pine Family .Frank was a truly a good friend of mine and was always there for us veterans and he was a navy man Frank i wish you fair winds a following sea God Bless you"
"Dear Uncle Frank, it may have taken me over 30years to find you but the last 30years of getting to know you and Aunt Angie were the best. Thank you for all you were able to share and do for me, I will always treasure our time we spent together. I will miss you more than you will ever know and thanks for being one of the extra pieces to the puzzle of my life. Thank You Uncle Frank Love Jimmy, Carol and Dustin"
"Thoughts and prayers to your Family. Lisbeth Mullen & Family"
"Fraank R.I.P. your duty here on earth is finished. We'll meet on heavns streets. Semper-Fi Phil"
"Frank was and always will be one of the greates people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He help me become a better person and well as a better veteran. He surely will be missed by all who knew him. Simper Fi. Nunez."
"My condolences to all of the Pine family."
"As a member of the CVMA I want to express my condolences. I was in the Korean war and I admired greatly the members of the "greatest generation"."
"Frank it was a pleasure to ride with you over the past few years. You will never be forgotten. In our hearts you'll always be. You touched us all in a special way. Your Brothers and Sisters of RI CVMA. Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association RI Chapter 9-1"
"I will always remember our ride in Spearfish S.D. Welcome to the Alpha & Omega Chapter of the CVMA. SNIPE CVMA 3-1, LM#1400"
"Frank. You will be riding next to God in Heaven. You will be sadly missed and always be in my heart. My deepest condolences to the Pine family. Per Hojfeldt"
"Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will always have memories of "Mr. Pine" telling me about the time when he bought his first motor cycle and also the great time he had when he made the trip to Sturgis not long ago."
"Frank was a very hard dependable working person and I, at 13 years younger than him, had a difficult time trying to keep up to him. He will be sadly missed by many people, Veterans, Motorcyclists and the general public who knew him. May he rest in peace."
"My condolences to all of the Pine family. Rest in peace Brother."
"Our condolences to all of the Pine family, It has been an Honor to have been in the presence of a man that has held many distiguished positions in history, with Honor ,dignity, courage. a true American Hero."
"Frank will be missed by all. His family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Gene Paniccia PGR - CMA"
"Pop, you were and inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed"