George H. Vanderborgh

George H. Vanderborgh, age 81 years, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Sayville, N.Y., died on Monday, June 19, 2006, at Blake Memorial Hospital, in Bradenton. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Vanderborgh had lived most of his life in Sayville, moving to Florida, in 1988. He was a graduate of Sayville High School and had a degree in chemical engineering from Renssaeler Polytechnic Institute. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, having served in the Philippines. Mr. Vanderborgh had owned and operated the family business, George H. Vanderborgh and Son, in West Sayville, for over 30 years. At the time, the company was the largest oyster and clam wholesaler in the country. They sold to restaurants throughout the country and abroad. Life in Sayville went beyond the family business for Mr. Vanderborgh. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Oysterman's Bank in Sayville, for over 20 years. He also was an appraiser for the bank. He and four others owned and operated the Sayville Beach, Pool and Tennis Club, for five years. He owned a travel agency, for 10 years. He was a former executive vice president of the Oyster Institute of North America and was influential in having the organization moved from Washington, D.C. to Sayville. Mr. Vanderborgh was predeceased by his wife, Catherine, in 1998. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Pamela and Steven Sinacore, of Sayville, and Karen and John DeLuca, of Sayville; his sister, June Smith, of Sayville, and seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Steven, Michael, Meghan, John, Christopher, and Joseph. Mr. Vandderborgh was a charter member of Christ Church of Longboat Key (PCUSA). His memorial service will be held at Christ Church, on Sunday, July 2, at 12noon. Rev. Dr. H. Ray Woody and Rev. Cleda Anderson will officiate. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 preceding the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the George H. Vanderborgh Fund may be made. Donations can be made to Christ Church of Longboat Key, 595 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL 34228. Please designate your donation: Vandergorgh Fund.