Recently Frederick lost one of its finest  – Michael Proffitt – local architect and community visionary.  Michael’s untiring support for Frederick through his profession included the design of many city facilities including offices, parking garages, and currently a snow removal equipment building at the Frederick Municipal Airport. Michael also donated his time and talent to a number of Frederick organizations including Downtown Frederick Partnership, Frederick Area Committee for Transportation (FACT), and Rotary. He was a friend to many. Frederick owes Michael a debt of gratitude and wishes his family and firm all the best.

We are also lamenting the recent loss of Bernard Lucchino – the “honorary mayor” of Downtown Frederick. Bernard, who was 100 years old when he passed away last month, lived “independently” with the help and love of many at the FSK Hotel Apartments until a year or so ago. A WWII paratrooper (and member of the OSS), Bernard adopted Downtown Frederick as his retirement home and was a recognizable gentleman, traveling the sidewalks on his electric wheelchair wearing a beret, sunglasses, and scarf. He was a kind soul who befriended many of the Downtown merchants, patronizing the shops and restaurants on a daily basis, and wanted only the best for “his” town.

Frederick runs on great people. It is only fitting to take a moment and honor their contributions. God speed Michael and Bernard.

 

Best,