MCBRIDE, JEROME A. (JERRY) - Jerome A. (Jerry) McBride, 70, of Perrysburg, Ohio, and formerly of Poughkeepsie and the Bronx, passed into eternity on November 11, 2006. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Judith: daughters, Joelle A. (Theodore) Floriana and Julie A. (Donald) Stepp, all of Perrysburg, Ohio: grandchildren, Cameron, Connor, Nicole, and Nathan: siblings, Ethel and Robert McBride: and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Fred McBride, Sr., and brother, Fred McBride, Jr. Jerry began a ground-breaking career in computer science in the 1950s at IBM. He earned degrees at both Manhattan College and Purdue University. He culminate his career in industry as companyPresident of a computer firm in Ohio. Education would be his most rewarding career achievement. In 1984, he founded the Masters Program in Information Systems at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. He retired in 2004 after 21 years of service. In June 2006, Jerry moved to Ohio to relish in his retirement with his family. Jerry was a member of the Army Reserves, the Sedgwick Survivors Group, Bronx, NY and St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was a respected colleague, dear friend, and mentor to countless faculty and students. He was a loving husband, proud father, and adoring "Pop Pops" to his grandchildren. He will be profoundly missed by his family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (www.CCFA.org)in his daughter Jolelle's name. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Dominic's Convent, 496 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913 on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 4 PM.

Published: Friday, December 1st, 2006