Byron City Church

Meet John "the Man" Frida (aka John Manfrida), an accomplished lead guitarist and bassist. He's also a gifted vocalist, and blesses us with special music solos from time to time.

John is also the widower of the late Linda Manfrida, our former bassist and keyboardist. The Lord decided that this beautiful lady needed to be at home with Him, so He called her home in Februaray. Linda was the most amazing, beautiful, graceful, and classy lady you could ever meet, so it's no wonder the Lord was ready to have her at His feet.

Q&A Time

Learn more about John 'the Man' Frida

I play lead guitar and bass. I also sing when the opportunity arises.

Oh boy. At least since 2015. Maybe earlier. ??

I was married to the love of my life for 28 years. She went home to be the with Lord in February of 2020. When I married Linda, I gained two beautiful step daughters, Lucy and Alma, and a step son, along with the most beautiful grandkids ever ( Evan, Brandon, Hanna, Christian, Steven, Vianne ).

I'm thankful also for my church family!

My favorite Bible verse is Revelation 1:17-18, ESV:

When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.

I like veal parmesan and veal scallopini.

Well, as you might have guessed, I love to play the guitar. :-)

I'm an electronics and avionics technician. Fun stuff!

Looking back on 28+ years of memories with my late bride, Linda.

In Loving Memory

Linda Manfrida, our sweet sister in Christ

Linda was married to John for 28 years, and was a loyal and faithful member of the worship team and our fellowship. She played bass and keyboard. Her beauty and grace lit up a room, and her love for her King Jesus was unwavering.

We celebrate Linda, and the Bible's promise that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."