RIP : Rick (Big Daddy) Grady - old time CCO member
04-20-2014, 12:36 PM
#1
RIP : Rick (Big Daddy) Grady - old time CCO member
Sad news for the old time Toronto area Vette folks :
Rick (Big Daddy) Grady died of a heart attack Friday morning April 18.
Funeral arrangements by Jones and Son Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ont
Visitation - Tuesday evening 7 - 9 pm
Funeral Mass - Wednesday 10 am
Rick (Big Daddy) Grady died of a heart attack Friday morning April 18.
Funeral arrangements by Jones and Son Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ont
Visitation - Tuesday evening 7 - 9 pm
Funeral Mass - Wednesday 10 am
04-20-2014, 09:34 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
"Big Daddy"... one of the GREAT Corvette personalities
Rick.....Was one of the best. Great sense of humour,well liked, always a smile on his face.
He played Santa for yearsssss, at malls and parties, in the GTA.
He owned one of the most famous Corvette race cars, destined to become one of the most desirable and valuable, after he owned it.
A "true" Corvette guy, and a great friend...
He played Santa for yearsssss, at malls and parties, in the GTA.
He owned one of the most famous Corvette race cars, destined to become one of the most desirable and valuable, after he owned it.
A "true" Corvette guy, and a great friend...
04-21-2014, 07:53 AM
#6
Instructor
Haven't seen Rick in a lot of years but the memories are still fresh. Wherever Rick was, the good times and raucous laughter were not far behind. He was a great friend to all.
Today would have been his birthday so we should all raise a glass to salute his unique style.
Those that were there will remember one of his epic stunts at the 1981 Canadian Council of Corvette Clubs annual convention in Niagara Falls. Don't know who drove the van slowly past the long picture windows of the hotel restaurant, but Rick was hanging out the open side door, mooning all the folks having breakfast that day. Can still hear his laughter about the "Moving Moon Over the Falls"
RIP Rick. You will be missed.
Tom and Mary Lou.
Today would have been his birthday so we should all raise a glass to salute his unique style.
Those that were there will remember one of his epic stunts at the 1981 Canadian Council of Corvette Clubs annual convention in Niagara Falls. Don't know who drove the van slowly past the long picture windows of the hotel restaurant, but Rick was hanging out the open side door, mooning all the folks having breakfast that day. Can still hear his laughter about the "Moving Moon Over the Falls"
RIP Rick. You will be missed.
Tom and Mary Lou.
04-21-2014, 08:18 AM
#7
Race Director
I'm sorry that I never had the chance to meet him, he sounds like a great guy. Sorry to hear this news 
04-21-2014, 08:53 AM
#8
Burning Brakes
Haven't seen Rick in a lot of years but the memories are still fresh. Wherever Rick was, the good times and raucous laughter were not far behind. He was a great friend to all.
Today would have been his birthday so we should all raise a glass to salute his unique style.
Those that were there will remember one of his epic stunts at the 1981 Canadian Council of Corvette Clubs annual convention in Niagara Falls. Don't know who drove the van slowly past the long picture windows of the hotel restaurant, but Rick was hanging out the open side door, mooning all the folks having breakfast that day. Can still hear his laughter about the "Moving Moon Over the Falls"
RIP Rick. You will be missed.
Tom and Mary Lou.
Today would have been his birthday so we should all raise a glass to salute his unique style.
Those that were there will remember one of his epic stunts at the 1981 Canadian Council of Corvette Clubs annual convention in Niagara Falls. Don't know who drove the van slowly past the long picture windows of the hotel restaurant, but Rick was hanging out the open side door, mooning all the folks having breakfast that day. Can still hear his laughter about the "Moving Moon Over the Falls"
RIP Rick. You will be missed.
Tom and Mary Lou.
04-21-2014, 12:05 PM
#9
04-21-2014, 12:22 PM
#10
Rick.....Was one of the best. Great sense of humour,well liked, always a smile on his face.
He played Santa for yearsssss, at malls and parties, in the GTA.
He owned one of the most famous Corvette race cars, destined to become one of the most desirable and valuable, after he owned it.
A "true" Corvette guy, and a great friend...
He played Santa for yearsssss, at malls and parties, in the GTA.
He owned one of the most famous Corvette race cars, destined to become one of the most desirable and valuable, after he owned it.
A "true" Corvette guy, and a great friend...
A real fun guy !
I was going to mention him owning the Swiss Chalet car but figured most of the people on here wouldn't know what I'm talking about.
04-21-2014, 12:50 PM
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Sounds like he was a great guy. Why don't you give us some more details about him, his history, and the SC car?
And, my condolences...
