Charles William McBride passed away at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the age of 67. Charles, best known as “Charly”, was born to John and Teresa McBride on April 2, 1954 at Horace Harding Hospital in Queens, NY. Charly had a lifelong affection for the Little Neck – Douglaston community where he grew up with his brothers John and Robert, first at a home in Douglaston, later moving to Van Nostrand Court in Little Neck. Charly attended St. Anastasia’s elementary school, and Bishop Riley and Brooklyn Prep high-schools. While he spent time travelling (visiting all 50 states in his lifetime) and living elsewhere after high-school, when he returned to the neighborhood in 1984, he was proud to purchase his childhood home and to say that he raised his own family in “the house I grew up in”. Charly’s life was defined by a passion to serve. Joining the NYPD in 1981, he served and protected the city he loved until his retirement in July of 2001. During that time he always made time to give back through a variety of organizations including the Community Church of Little Neck, the Little Neck – Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Committee, and the Boy Scouts of America among many others. It was in Lionism, with its motto of “We Serve”, that Charly’s passion found it’s home and where he was grateful for the opportunities to serve that he was offered over 25+ years as a Lion. Twice the Little Neck – Douglaston Club President, he also was Zone Chair, Region Chair, and District Governor 2017/2018 of District 20-K1 (NY, USA) and participated in, and chaired a variety of committees and initiatives along the way. Among the awards and recognition Charly received, he was especially proud of the Lions Club International Presidential Award for his work supporting those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Charly is survived by his wife Nancy Joan McBride, his sons Charles Philip “Chip” McBride (Denver, Colorado), and Major James William McBride, United States Marine Corps (San Diego, California). He was one of a kind and will be missed by those he left behind. Their sorrow is lessened by joyous memories of time spent with Charly, by his legacy of service, and by knowing that John and Teresa McBride are reunited with their sons Johnny, Charly and Bobby. Zoom Link for Funeral Mass: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at 9:45 AM > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86414435620?pwd=Q0RKd3QxZVJSV2U3RTBGczlsZGFhQT09 > > Meeting ID: 864 1443 5620 > Passcode: 620747 > One tap mobile > +19294362866,,86414435620#,,,,*620747# US (New York) > +13017158592,,86414435620#,,,,*620747# US (Washington DC) > > Dial by your location > +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) > +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) > +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) > +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) > +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) > +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) > Meeting ID: 864 1443 5620 > Passcode: 620747