Vinnie McArdle

[Phil Crawley]

I got an e-mail telling me Vinnie McArdle had died suddenly, no details, many of the Liverpool crowd here will have known him or known of him, he was in the film Cunard Yanks and was an old school big ship steward and always good to give a song or two, RIP Vinnie.

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Phil
Not that i knew him but its sad to hear of anyones death,let alone one of us old Seaman!
My condolences to his Family and close friends!
May he now RIP !
Sincerly
Doc Vernon


PS Have moved this to the appropriate Thread!
"Crossed the Bar"

[Jim Brady]

I sailed with Vinnie on the Britain,touris winger.I think there was a couple of brothers on the Britain at the same time.I seem to recall that he worked at the Four Seasons Hotel New york.
Regards.
Jim.B.

R.I.P. Vinnie.

[Phil Crawley]

Your right Jim, he worked all over he was even in Las Vegas for a while.

[Phil Crawley]

Vinnie McArdles funeral service is at the church of Our Lady and St.Nicholas 14th march 2.30, followed by cremation at Springwood (Rosemary chapel) at 4.00 friends are invited to the Eldonian Village Hall for refreshments afterwards.

[Neville Roberts]

Sailed with Vinnie a couple of times got the message of Tony Rainbow, and the notice in the Echo. dont remember him in New York though ,must have been with Freddie Jones , he was in the Forum of the 12 Ceasars, I worked for the same company for 21 years . lost too many old lads this last year or so . tarar der ar kid .Nev.

[Jim Brady]

Hi Phil,thats a complete turnaround by the church of St.Nicholas,three weeks ago no more seamans funerals then we have two in two weeks.
Regards.
Jim.B

[Phil Crawley]

That's just what I thought Jim when I got the e-mail with the Echo obituary notice attached, maybe there has been some moves in high places that we haven't heard about.

[Tony Morcom]

I have edited this thread to show that it is Vinnie McArdle and not Phil who has crossed the bar.

[Peter Trodden]

Hi Phill,
I never sailed with Vinnie but was Offshore on an Accomadation Rig with Him for 2yrs. Dyvi Gamma 1984--86. in Morecambe Bay Gas Field.
She was Norwegian Flag but had many UK personell on board. The catering crew were mainly Liverpool men,mostly ex,Cunard, C.P.R. ect, a great crowd to be among.
I last met Vinnie a few years ago in the Eldonian, He invited me and my mate to have a few pints and a yarn with Him at the Captains Table,up in the top corner were He always sat.
I'll be at St Nick's on the 14th to wish Him Fair winds and a Following Sea. R.I.P. Vinnie.
Peter T.