Christian A. Vorndran Jr.

Raised along Long Island Sound and a lover of all things marine, Chris attended NY State Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. A member of Class of 1961, he became a mechanical engineer. He started his career with Bailey Meter Company in Wickcliffe, Ohio. and was then transferred to St. Louis, Missouri. After two years he was transferred back to New York. After several years with Bailey he joined Combustion Equipment Associates. It was here that he met two other engineers and together they formed Southern Technologies, Inc. in Longwood, Florida. After 22 years building a successful business, the three men sold STI and Chris retired to Palm Coast to live along the water again. Always active, and wanting a challenge, he was elected Commodore of the Palm Coast Yacht Club, twice.

In June of 1959 Chris met the love of his life Ann at Charlies Inn in the Bronx. The day after graduation Chris and Ann got married at St. Benedicts Catholic Church. Together they moved to Wickliffe, Ohio to start their life together. They moved about the country, until finally settling in Florida. Along the way there were many hours on the water, horse shows, baseball games and parties. Chris was always ready for a gathering. Their 65 year union created four children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is missed already.