Wendell Eugene Pope, age 78, of Mount Vernon and Bronxville, born June 5, 1941 in South Carolina, beloved husband of 42 yrs. to Maryann Pope (Deinet), passed away on August 24, 2019. A marketing strategist with international experience in package goods, consumer services, travel, tourism, and business aviation, he was a Partner at Richartz, Fliss, Clark & Pope (RFCP). He managed Redco Foods, created marketing for India, Belize, Grenada & St. Maarten/St Martin. He spent 13 years at J. Walter Thompson on brands such as Ford, Planters, Bausch & Lomb, Abbott, Nivea, and more. Prior to founding his first Agency (Clark & Pope) in 1982, he was an SVP, Group Account Director at JWT in Montreal. He once said: “There is no other business in which you can have more fun with your clothes on.” An avid history buff who rarely missed The NYTimes/crossword puzzle, he embraced every part of life and instilled his love of adventure in his children. Things that brought people together made him happiest: a family reunion, a great meal, a fine bottle of wine, or a perfectly made Manhattan or Margarita. He was most proud of his children’s achievements. He will be greatly missed by his sister Beverly Jacob (George), his children: Wendell Pope III (Shari Pine), Loren Pope (Jennifer), Alexis Porter (Jeffrey), Clayton Pope (Leah); his grandchildren: Wendell and Everett Pope, Briggs and Crosby Porter, Campbell and Quinn Pope, his brother-in-law Thomas Deinet, 7 nieces and nephews. Also survived by first wife Sharon Pope. He was predeceased by Barbara Bulla (mother), Wendell Pope (father), William Bulla (stepfather), William Bulla (half-brother). Calling Hours at Fred H. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home, Bronxville on Wednesday, August 28th, between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9. No service; Private Family Burial. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Wendell’s name for pancreatic research to: MSK Cancer Center, Office of Development, PO Box 27106, New York, NY 10087 Att: Rachel Flannery
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Eva-Susan Rüdel says
August 25, 2019 at 6:25 amThinking of you in these difficult times and hope you all feel surrounded by much love.
Wendell was a wonderful person and a great mentor to me. Through him I had the best time of my life in New York City.
Wendell, I cheer to you with a perfect Manhattan and wish your soul a nice journey.
With loving memories
Eva-Susan Rüdel
One Manhattan
Ronnie Longmire says
August 26, 2019 at 11:29 amSo sorry for your loss ??
John and Kathryn Griffith says
August 26, 2019 at 11:57 amSo sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard Lipman says
August 26, 2019 at 4:02 pmI am So sorry for your loss. Wendell was a great guy a huge help and mentor to me . We had some good times together. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Phil Kuczma says
August 28, 2019 at 9:37 amOur sincere condolences to the Pope family in this time of sorrow. The Bronxville “family’ is far-reaching and having Alexis and Clayton as part of that academic and athletic sector has been my good fortune. Mr. Pope’s smile and support at these school related functions will always be remembered.
Again, our condolences.
Phil( Coach, Teacher) and Mary Kuczma,
Joseph Takach says
August 28, 2019 at 3:22 pmTo Wendell’s family and friends: He was a man of commitment and integrity and no one better to have a 5pm cocktail with.
Cheers Wendell!
Joe Takach, CEO, Meridian Group
James Tenute says
September 12, 2019 at 1:27 pmTo Maryann, Wendell Jr. Gus, Clayton, Alexis, I’m sorry I am not able to make the journey to be there in time for the visitation. Wendell was loved by many and he will be missed. My sincerest condolences at such a difficult time.