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Our classmate Bruce McClintock passed away May 24, 2024 Surrounded by his wife and kids. Bruce was the epitome of a family man. He was married to his wife, Suzanne (Sue) for over 56 years. Together, they raised a close, loving family that celebrates joys andshoulders challenges together. He was an especially proud Dad of his 8 kids: Dave (Sarah) McClintock, Marta (Pat) McClintock-comeaux, Kristin (Shane) LeBeau, Katie (Brian) Heitman, Todd McClintock, Lauren (Bobby) MacWhinnie, Karen (Jamie) Suber, and Matt (maura) McClintock. We are sure it it was a glorious reunion in heaven when greeted with a hug from his son Todd, who passed from Leukemia in2007, as well as, his parents Russ and Dorothy McClintock. Papa/Poppop adored
Russell Heitman; Adddison, Caroline & Emma MacWhinnie; Calvin, Maybel &Sydney Surber; Scarlett & Silas McClintock.
Bruce moved to Upper St Clair at age 9 along with his parents, his brother Reed and sister Nancy. He attended Fort Couch School from 5th-9th grade. Since Upper St Clair did not yet have a high school he attended Mt. Lebanon. He was point guard and captain of the basketball team and graduated in 1959.
Bruce attended Lehigh University and earned a degree in Accounting in1963. He launched a successful career with Ernst & Ernst and earned his CPA. He later founded the firm that became McClintock & Associates. Bruce's grit, hard work, integrity and relationship-building grew the firm to over 30 employees, serving institutions of higher education nationwide. Bruce created the 'Family First" culture and led by example, often coaching sports and rarely missing a game, dance recital, performance or school function for his kids and grandchildren. He encouraged his employees to do the same His success inspire his sons to join McClintock & Associates and work alongside him.
Strong in his faith, Bruce attended and generously served Westminister Presbyterian Church throughtout his life as Church Treasured, on Pastor Nominating Commiittee and several terms as Elder.
Bruce and his family created "Team Todd" to support the Leikemia and Lymphoma Society , raising over half a million dollars toward a cure. He also served as an LLS board member. Bruce's two favorite phrases were "Good Atuff" and "We are truely blessed".
We welcome friends and family to celebrate Bruce and the blessings of his life for a visitation to Fellowship Hall at Westminister Presbyterian Church (2040 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241)( on Friday, June 7th from 12-2PM and 6-8PM. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, at 10:30am in Westminster sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Westminister Presbyterian Church.
He was living at Providence Point close to Mt. Lebanon. Bruce founded McClintock & Associates, P.C. in 1975 and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the firm. A Certified Public Accountant for over 40 years, Bruce has experience in both the public and private sectors, inclucing eight years with Ernst & Young where he held several positions within the organization's audit team. He also served as Controller of The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and as Treasurer of Bradford Schools. Bruce is a member of both the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accounts.
He serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Pittsburgh and provides fundraising support through his extensive involvement with the nonprofit. Bruce's education was at Lehigh University where he received a B.S. in accounting.
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Rob Seymour
sorry to hear about Bruce. Good guy. One of the Farmers that helped make our class special.
RIP Bruce
Sandra Dublin (Opferman)
So saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. He was one of our Fort Couch gang. Coming from "the Sticks",as we all said. So many growing up memories. Always a gentleman, friendly and kind & smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of their loss.
Fondly, Sandy (Sandra Dublin) Opferman. .
Joseph Kiray
Bruce was truly a great man and a solid Christian. My condolences to his family. The last time i saw Bruce was at our luncheon hosted by the Pennys' and i thought Bruce looked better than all of us and had completely recovered from his stroke a few years ago. During our conversation, he said he stepped aside trom the daily vigors of running his accounting firms business, but he kept his hand on all of the major decisions. What a great athlete he was as well. Played shortstop on our all star team and always made the right decisions. He was a guard on the undefeated basketball team at fort couch junior high, and he was always on top of the game as a leader and decision maker. His family lost a son a many years ago and now Bruce will be joining him in Heaven.
Robert G Coo
Bruce and I were roomates freshman year at Lehigh. We teamed up with 2 other guys on our floor at Drinker House (can't remember the fifth) and swept all opponents to win the All-University basketball championship. As teammates on the storied 1959 Mount Lebo basketball five, Bruce's ball handling prowess led us to a 20-3 season barely missing the WPIAL playoffs when we were upset by Canonsburg High in their bandbox of a gym the last game of the season. Bruce and I were also miscast classmates in Miss Elm's advanced math class senior year. I remember during the final exam we sat next to one another and exchanged furtive glances at one another's papers. To no avail, we both got C's.
Reading about Bruce reminded me of a passage from a short story by John Berger: "He pulled a chair from under the table, he sat down and wept. He wept for all that no longer would happen."
Victoria Anderson (Breen)
So very sorry to read about Bruce's passing. He was just an all round great guy. All the Farmers have/had a special "kind quality" ..... Hard to explain, but very real,fun people. My sympathies go out to his entire family, and our class. We lost a really lovable guy. V.
Robert W. Caldwell
Bruce was one of the (many) good guys . He'll be missed. RIP old friend!
William Sickels
I remember Bruce as the perfect gentleman. An outstanding athlete and friend to all. He and his "Farmer" classmates made our athletics what we were whether it be track, football, baseball etc. All told they all represented many many WPIAL and State Championships. God Bless all of the "Farmers' and the incredible Ladies they brought with them too- we loved them all!!!!!
Bill Sickels