James “Jay” A. McBride Jr. of Southborough, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family.
Jay was born in Providence, RI, the son of the James A. and Phyllis J. (Newsham) McBride Sr.
He graduated from Bishop Hendricken, Class of 1984. Jay earned his BA in computer science at Boston University in 1999.
He was a Senior Systems Engineer at his company, Alpha NetSolutions for 20 years. Jay is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dr. Marcia L. Valente of Southborough, his daughter Elizabeth “Libby” McBride of Tyngsboro, his son, James V. McBride of Southborough, his mother Phyllis McBride of FL, his brother Andrew “Andy” McBride and his wife Deb of RI, his beloved Golden Retriever, “Josie”, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family , friends and colleagues.
Jay was devoted to his family, and he loved the outdoors, his work and all things automobiles. He loved entertaining with his loving wife and children, his many friends and family, and he cherished his time in New Hampshire and down the Cape. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and children over the years, always in pursuit of local history while enjoying adventure and fun.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 5-7 pm in the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 W. Main St., Marlborough, MA.
A Funeral will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11 am at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 27 Main St., Southborough, MA.
A private burial is planned at a later date.
(Photo and Obituary via Short & Rowe Funeral Home)
