HERBERT "HERB" THOMPSON

THOMPSON, HERBERT "HERB" 82 - of Largo, Florida passed away on August 7, 2013. Born on December 14, 1930, in Pleasantville, NJ, Herb was a 1948 graduate of Pleasantville High School. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Chemical Engineering from New York University. Herb worked his way through college while employed by Colgate Palmolive and Port of New York Authority. He went on to own his own companies, Thompson Laboratories, Inc., and Thompson Consulting Services. In recent years, Herb was also employed as an adjunct assistant professor in the Graduate College of Engineering at University of South Florida in Tampa. Herb worked diligently and obtained a United States patent for a medication he developed. He also authored a book on weight reduction. Herb was very active in Rotary International, proudly serving as the president of three different clubs and once as Assistant District Governor during his 40 year membership. He was most enthusiastic about raising funds to eradicate polio. Herb served as President of the National Pharmaceutical Alliance and testified before both houses of Congress in 1978. He was also a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and numerous other organizations. Herb chaired the School Advisory Council in Clearwater for six years. He was instrumental in implementing basic life skills courses into the curriculum. For many years, Herb was the president of his condominium association. Herb was also president of his country club when he resided in Michigan. Herb was predeceased by his parents, Marion and Herbert, as well as his sisters, Dolores Brown and Emma Moberg, and his niece, Connie Brown. Herb was also predeceased by Jean Abele Thompson, his loving wife of 43 years. Herb will be dearly missed by his devoted sister, Diana (Charlie) Adelizzi of Seaville; his nephew, Eric Adelizzi of Virginia; his niece, Linda Morceau of Florida; his nephew, John (Char) Moberg of Maryland; and two great nephews, Eric and Alex Moberg of Maryland. There are many whose lives Herb touched who will remember him for his kindness, caring, and selfless dedication. Herb will be inurned next to his wife in at Sylvan Abbey in Clearwater, Florida. At Herb's request, there will be no services.