Francis "Frank" R. Vandenburgh

February 28, 1946 - July 25, 2020

WATERFORD – “Frank” Francis Reed Vandenburgh, Jr., 74, of Fourth St., Waterford, died July 25, 2020 unexpectedly at home. Frank was born February 28, 1946 in Troy, NY and was a lifelong resident of Waterford. He was a graduate of Waterford Halfmoon High School. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and was promoted to Sergeant in 1968, serving in Vietnam from January 1968 to January 1969. He distinguished himself by meritorious service as a Bulk Fuel Storage Operator, Fuels Management Branch, Chief of Supply Division, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1972. Frank was a volunteer for the Kavanaugh Hook & Ladder Fire Department and was an active member of the Waterford Rescue Squad. He also served on the Waterford Police Department and retired from the New York Transportation System Region I in 1986 as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor. He served in several capacities within his memberships with the American Legion 1450 and Lansingburgh Vets. Survivors include two daughters, Anne Marie (Paula) Vandenburgh of Charlton, NY and Kim (Brian) Austin of Prescott, WI, his grandchildren Christopher (Helen) Austin, Andrew (Ashley) Austin, Amanda Hei and Jared Hei. A brother, Michael Vandenburgh of Galway, two nephews, Eric (Megan) Vandenburgh of Ballston Lake and Lucas Vandenburgh of Voorheesville and one uncle, Henry (Annie) Jolicoeur of Mechanicville, as well as many cousins. Frank will be missed by the many friends he spent time with, sharing recreational activities. He enjoyed sports, fishing, movies, telling jokes, sharing stories and gardening. He had a great affection and a kind heart when it came to the animals he spent time with. Services will be held at 12:30 pm on Thursday at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St, Waterford. Interment (with cemetery guidelines) will follow in the Gerald BH Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home on Thursday from 10:30 am until the service. Those who wish may use the following zoom link Doreen Ditoro is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2549105162 Meeting ID: 254 910 5162 One tap mobile +19294362866,,2549105162# US (New York) +13017158592,,2549105162# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 254 910 5162 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kew5E1TC5i