Thomas Martin McBride, 57, died Feb. 20, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Miami and lived in Vero Beach since 1992, coming from Coral Gables. He attended the University of Denver, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity, and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami.
Before retirement, he was with the Coral Gables Fire Department. He was a director of the Fort Myers Broadcasting Co. for 23 years. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Linda J. McBride of Vero Beach; son, Michael J. McBride of Vero Beach; mother, Marilyn Williams of Vero Beach; and brothers, Gerald and Edward McBride, both of Fort Myers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. McBride; sister, Patricia McBride; and son, John T. McBride. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Helen Catholic Church, 2000 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach, with a prayer service at 6 p.m.
A Mass will be celebrated at noon Feb. 24 at St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.
A guest book may be signed at sea windsfh.com/obit.php.
