Francis-McBride-Obituary

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Francis Lewis McBride

Clermont, Florida

Aug 2, 1934 – Jun 6, 2022 (Age 87)

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BORN
August 2, 1934
DIED
June 6, 2022
AGE
87
LOCATION
Clermont, Florida

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Becker Funeral Home, Inc. - Clermont Obituary

Francis was a member of the following:  Loyola University Alumni Association Class of 1960. Loyola High School Alumni Class of 1952. Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Assembly Blessed Sacrament #3025. Men's Club and Choir, Blessed Sacrament. Charter Member Saint Faustina K of C Council #14217. Marine Corps League Life Member. American Legion Life Member. Reserve Officers Association Life Member. American Volkssport Association Life Member. Loyal Order of Moose Member. He served in the United States Marine Corps, United States Army and United States Air Force and retired as an O-3 Captain with 26 years service. In addition he served in the Civil Service and retired as an GS-12 with 20 years of service. He was also a published author and showman who received honors for his work in theater both in Europe and the US.
 
Francis was predeceased by his parents Francis and Helen McBride as well as his sons Jim McBride and John McBride. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara L McBride ( Bee ), Daughters Michelle Melton and Mary Rose Riggleman, Sons Tim McBride and Tom McBride, Step-daughter Sheila Burkholder and Step-sons Randall Peters, Ronald Peters and Edward Peters.
 
A Mass of Celebration will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Time and date to be determined. His Ashes will be interned at the National Cemetery in Bushnell Florida. Time and date to be determined.

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You and my wife Rita will be missed in the Blessed Sacrament Church choir, since you both departed this choir in June, but I know the two of you will be in the heavenly choir singing together.

Mike was my first cousin but was closer in age to my deceased father with whom he had been close. Mike taught me more about my father than I ever knew as I was young when he passed. I am so happy that Mike shared stories and gave me a new perspective on the entire Vasco family. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Francis Lewis McBride for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his L´Esprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.

Love and miss you Dad