We know Andrea “Artista” Torrens of the New York Table is a very talented painter. Andrea and her husband Lory have decorated many illustrious homes with trompe l’oeil and landscapes.
Few of us knew that Lori is a very accomplished artist, painter and active in the movie industry in his own right. We invite you to know him better through his own movie introduction.
Lory Smith: Self Portrait by an unknown Artist Read More »
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New in TTP: a specific focus on NOTABLE Brothers. Check it out HERE or in the “About / Notable” menu or on the image.
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It is with great sadness that I must share the news of the passing of our dear Brother Jerry Gumbeaux Jones, who swung off his mooring for the last time on September 13. Brother Gumbeaux was a cherished pillar of our fraternity. He and Jill graced many Zafarranchos around the world in their younger years.
Brother Jerry Jones “Gumbeaux” passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 13, 2024. Jerry is survived by his wife Jill.
Jerry joined the Brotherhood of the Coast with the Houston table in the mid 90s while living at Waterford Harbor Marina, League City, Texas. In the late 90s Jerry and Jill sailed their boat to Florida, settling in Sarasota where he transferred his flag to the new Sun Coast Table. Jerry was very active with the table and credited with being instrumental with its early success. Seeking a cooler climate, Jerry and Jill later moved to Black Mountain, North Carolina. Once established, Jerry sought out the nearest Brotherhood table and transferred his flag to the Savannah Table. Over the years Jerry helped to make Black Mountain a significant outlier of the Savannah Table helping to recruit new Brothers, and with Jill’s considerable help, offered many boucans and mini-zafs to the Savannah Table and many Brothers who gladly diverted through North Carolina in their travels. After many years in Black Mountain, Jerry and Jill relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas to be closer to family and added benefit of being able to spend spend more time with close and dear friends Brother Mark and Jill Brown.
Jerry was known for his hospitality and his considerable expertise at the grill and in the kitchen. He wrote and published several cookbooks. He will missed by his many friends, Brothers, and family.
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Albert Seidel, slipped his cable on May 3, and is now sailing the sea of eternity.
The Savannah Table is greatly saddened by Albert’s passing, but we all are grateful for our time with him, and his dedication to the Brotherhood. Albert has stood out as the essence of what the Fraternity is all about. His ship, his home, and his heart were always open and welcoming to his Brotherhood family. His stories, and stories about him, will be told into the future. Today we see him at the helm of his beloved his Barkentine, a twinkle in his eye, and his broad smile in place, heading to the four points of the compass with a fair wind constantly at his back.
Sail on Brother Dokwaes, sail on high. Our deepest sympathy to Alise, and his family.
Adapted from J. H. Byrne, . Hamrick, J. D’Alusio, Sherry and Preston Carraway.
Alise does not plan a memorial or celebration for Albert at this time. Family has recently visited and is home in their various countries. However, Alise wants all of Albert’s friends to know that at a future date there will be a proper Pirate Celebration of Albert’s life and exploits.
Brother Squegee now sails on serene seas, bow bearing to eternity.
John(Jay) Howard was born in Mount Vernon, New York on August 2, 1941. Jay was a resident of City Island, New York for the past 59 years.
Jay is survived by his wife, Norma, and his brothers, Ed, Robert, and George of City Island, and their children: Edward, Lucille, Michelle, Robert, Cassidy and Russell.Jay is also survived by his two sons with his first wife, Maureen Kortleven; John, daughter-in-law Kimberly, and grandson Kingston, and Peter, daughter-in-law Carrie, and grandchildren Bryce and Laurel.
Jay was a major force in City Island Community Projects, Outreach, and Service and was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
He was a true “Man of the People”, and inspired everyone with his kindness, selflessness, humor, and genuine interest in the human spirit; especially the young, the vulnerable, the needy, and the ordinary. Jay made everyone he knew feel like the most important person in the world.
Jay lit up a room with his infectious personality and laughter. He was never one to deny anyone a moment of his time, or safe harbor for the needy. He always appeared to take great pleasure in helping others.
Jay Howard achieved public recognition for his service with teens through his “Living Rocks” Project, and was an inspiration to young and old alike.
A memorial service for Jay will be held Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church, corner of City Island Avenue and Bay Street. (113 Bay, 10464). It will be followed by a reception in the church hall.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers a contribution be made in Jay’s memory. The NY Brotherhood will do so when there is more information about the creation of a fund honoring Jay’s enormous contributions to the youth of City Island.
Sadly, Jungle Jane
Orza Bob.
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
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As their vessels were on the hard for the winter months, the Brothers of the Corpus Christi table took time to bolster the armaments of the table.Swords were purloined for every Brother in the table. Emblazoned on the swords is “Brotherhood of The Coast” on one side and the Brother’s nom de guerre with his flag number on the other.The Brothers were presented with their swords at the February Boucan at Brother Knot head’s home.
The February Boucan at Brother Knot head’s home.
For his lengthy (eight years and counting) and meritorious service, Table Captain Lost Louie was presented with a print “En Garde” by Albert Seidl, which was signed by all Brothers of the table.
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Jack Goodrich was inducted into the BOC in December 2000. He was a Viet Nam veteran and served in the Navy as an officer. He was a initially a carrier pilot, and later transferred as a skipper of a “swift boat” of the riverine force based near the MeKong Delta. After returning to the states and being discharged, he went into banking from which he retired.
In retirement he lived on northern Long Boat Key,FL and greatly enjoyed sail boating, until the last several years when he sold the sailboat and obtained a 21′ Center Console. He was married for almost three decades to Peggy Arnett Goodrich, who preceded him in death in 2010. Jack struggled with illness over the last several years of his life, but that did not keep him from enjoying his friends, family, and dog Sailor. He leaves a son John of San Diego, CA, and a daughter Johanna of Kensington, MD. Jack was 74 at the time of his passing.
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Lawrence (Larry) T. Jones , 88, passed away March 24, 2014, the day after spending his last birthday with his son and grandson. He was born March 23, 1926 in New York,
to David and Virginia Jones. He served in the US Navy and US Coast Guard during WWII and Korean Conflict. He worked for Shell Oil for 43 years and was a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Jean M. Jones, 85, passed away April 23, 2014. She was born on December 21, 1928 in Mount Vernon, New York. Jean was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the theater and sailing. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockport, Texas.
Larry (Rumline) and his Captive Jean were very active and instrumental in starting Brotherhood of the Coast Tables in Florida and Texas. Larry proudly flew his #155 BOC flag in 5 different tables. He was a past Captain of Corpus Christi Table.
Larry and Jean were always together and passed less than a month apart. They will be missed by all that were lucky enough to have known them.
Orza!
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Jacques Recht, Eastern Winemaster and Brother
By Hudson Cattell 2009-3-11 16:23:26
He made wine in Europe and Virginia, and wrote 123 columns for Wine East.
He was the Brother who with Jacques Arial, created the first roster. 
Montross, Virginia — Dr. Jacques A. Recht, one of the best known winemakers in the East, died here on Sunday, March 8. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, on March 30, 1930, he had a long career in wine in Europe and North Africa before becoming the winemaster at Ingleside Plantation in 1980. He dies at 78 in Oak Grove, Virginia
By Hudson Cattell 2009-3-11 16:23:26
Before and after his retirement in 1995, he consulted for many wineries in Virginia, New York and Texas. He was also known for writing 123 winemaking columns in Wine East magazine over a 25-year period from 1983 to 2008. His column, “From Enopion’s Scrolls,” always began with a vignette attributed to the mythological Greek winemaker Enopion that became very popular with readers.
In 1952, Recht graduated as ing¨¦nieur with honors at the Brussels Fermentation Institute, a subsidiary of Brussels University. After serving as a commissioned officer in the Belgian army, he studied with noted French enologists Jean Ribereau-Gayon and Emile Peynaud and spent several months as a trainee at the Maison des Vins Nicholas in Paris.
Recht opened his own wine lab in Brussels in 1959, lectured at the Fermentation Institute and consulted in Belgium, France and Greece. Ten years later, Booz Allen & Hamilton Management Consultants asked him to head a vine rejuvenation project in Algeria. When the first phase was completed in 1972, Recht, now a vice-president of Booz Allen & Hamilton International, became responsible for programming other wine and food projects throughout the Mediterranean area.
Sailing was another passion, one which he shared with his wife Liliane, whom he married in 1954. He was the skipper of the syndicate boat of the Belgium Ocean Racing Club and the navigation instructor in the Belgian Ministry of Education and Sports, which included being responsible for training at five yacht clubs in Belgium. In the l960s he authored a book on navigation and celestial navigation that became a standard textbook for yachting.
In 1979, Recht decided to take an early retirement, sell his lab and embark on a cruise around the world with Liliane in their Polynesian 36-foot catamaran. In July, 1980, they sailed up the Potomac and met Carl Flemer and his son Doug at Ingleside. They asked Recht for his help in making wine for them for three weeks. Those three weeks, as Recht once put it, “shackled a very heavy anchor to their boat” and led to their settling in Virginia and starting a new winemaking career.
Recht had a long list of professional memberships in the United States and abroad. In November, 2007, he was honored by the American Wine Society for influencing the development of wine production throughout the eastern United States.
