Richard Lewis McBride Jr.'s Obituary
Richard Lewis McBride, Jr. passed away Tuesday, September 29. Rick was born April 19, 1968 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to Richard L. and Mary L. McBride. An exceptionally smart person, he attended school in Upper Arlington and Dublin, graduating from Dublin High School in 1986. After spending time at Ohio State University, he moved to Florida and continued his studies in music and computer science. He received his Associate’s degree from Lake Sumter Community College, Leesburg, FL. He went on to continue his studies at the University of Central Florida.
Rick worked in IT throughout his career, first in Central Florida, and then in the Fort Lauderdale area, where he loved living. Watching the weather roll in and taking in the city atmosphere and all it had to offer were among his favorite pastimes.
Rick loved reading, cooking, container gardening, and Ohio State football. He loved to sing, and enjoyed the opportunity to sing karaoke when he could. He was a science fiction fan, and enjoyed collecting memorabilia from Star Trek, Star Wars, and Doctor Who among others. Rick also gained great enjoyment from gaming online with friends, many of whom he had known for years.
Having a huge, kind heart, Rick loved animals. He leaves his faithful companion kitty of 19 years, Schrödinger. He was a devoted loving son, brother and friend.
Rick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis E. and Evelyn McBride and William J. and Mary Curnow; great aunts Margaret Karns and Peggy Fornshell; and his cousin George A. Curnow, Jr.
Rick is survived by his parents, Dick and Mary McBride of Fort Myers; sister Amy Hempleman (Dave) of Fort Myers; brother David of Helen, GA; nieces and nephews Mary Olenick (Luke), Ben Hempleman, Margaret Loridon (Reece) and Sara Hempleman; as well as great niece and great nephew Parker and Paige Kunz, all of the Kansas City area; aunts and uncles Bill and Libby Curnow, George and Marlyn Curnow; and several special cousins.
Should you care to make a memorial contribution in Rick’s name, the family suggests the American Diabetes Association or an animal rescue of your choosing.
Due to COVID-19, there will not be a formal service at this time. The family hopes to celebrate Rick’s life at a later date.
Rick, we loved you so much, and you will be forever missed. Until we meet again.
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