Category: Sun Coast
Tag: Memoriam on Jon Frick
It is with deep regret that we convey the passing today (11/1/15) of
Sun Coast Table Brother Jon Frick (aka Mr. Clean), Flag # 200. Jon was 75
years old at the time of his death.
Jon battled small cell carcinoma for the last two years. During that period,
after regimens of chemotherapy and radiation, he was twice pronounced cancer
free. However, small cell carcinoma is an unyielding foe, and a recent
diagnostic test confirmed its virulent reappearance.
Jon was a native of Ohio. He was a US Navy veteran, as well as a retired
police officer. Jon was also an entrepreneur and owned his own patio
furniture upholstery business immediately prior to he and Bette relocating
to the Bradenton, FL area from Ohio in 1998. He was inducted into the
Brotherhood of The Coast in 2003, and served as Sun Coast Table Captain from
2008->2012. He was also a member of the Counsel of Sages under immediate past
National Captain Charles Hankins.
Jon, and his beloved captive Bette, were devoted members of the BOC. All
those who met Jon were struck by his imposing presence, booming voice,
gentle nature, graciousness, and the genuine affection he displayed toward
brothers and captives alike. During his years as Sun Coast Captain, Jon
presided over four very successful Little Pirates Christmas Zafs, as well as
hosting a National Captains Meeting.
Besides his love of the sea, Jon was a classic car aficionado, a motorcycle
enthusiast, and taught himself to be a superb paver artisan. Those visiting
Bette and Jon’s home in northwest Bradenton marveled at the beautiful pavers
Jon installed around the entire outside of the house. Jon and Bette were
also patrons of the arts and devoted much of their time and funds to the
Manatee Players, a local community theater organization in Bradenton, FL.
Jon was an Emeritus Member of the Manatee Players Board of Directors.
Jon’s good nature was infectious. It was indeed difficult not to be in high
spirits when conversing with him about anything BOC related. He truly loved
this organization, and we will all be the poorer for his passing. Of course
everyone has foibles, and Jon was no exception. He smoked too much, and
drank too little (he was always happier with Mountain Dew in his glass
rather than rum).
Besides his captive Bette, Jon leaves behind daughters Jennifer, Debbie, and
Katy, and son Jay, along with numerous grandchildren. Jon wished to be
cremated and have his ashes scattered in the Manatee River. There will be an
announcement forthcoming as to when that ceremony will take place.
John D’Alusio (aka The Crab), US Flag 192
Sun Coast Table
From Sailing Capital Table, Brothers and family in our prayers.
There’s an old adage that as one soul leaves another takes his place. Jon will have not one but two as we are inducting two new Brothers this afternoon (7 November) aboard the Statsraad Lehmkuhl, the Norwegian tall ship here in Baltimore. Master Marcus Seidl, Chief Mate David Seidl, both Brothers.
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Salty Dog
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Jon will be sorely missed by all in the Suncoast Florida table. In keeping with the spirit of the Brotherhood, Jon was always quick with his help, and a kind word. The Brothers and Captives of our table will be sure to keep our friend Bette active in our events.
Ed Loke #201
We morn his earthly passing and celebrate his spiritual journey on the eternal sea…
Hi,
We are Brothers of the Table of Tahiti. We do not know personnely our Brother Jon FRICK (because we are losed alone on a little point on the midlle of South Pacific: 17° south, 149 west) , but he is looking exactly as many of the Brothers of the Table of Tahiti, and of the Table of the World. We recognize his human brother’s qualities, and his foibles as the same of anyone of us.
The Brothers of Tahiti send to his Captive Bette and to his family a full heart support.
The Brothers of Tahiti Table are wishing to our Brother Mr. CLEAN, a very happy navigation on the always
serene seas.
Your Brother,
Cap Gibraltar
On behalf of the Brothers, Captives, and engages of the San Juan Table, l express our deepest sympathies to Jon’s family and to all of those in the Brotherhood who shared with him in this temporary journey on earth. May he be sailing in the fair winds of Heaven!
Our condolences to all who loved him and are suffering his passing.
OOORRRZZZAAA !
Capt. Watiki, San Juan Table