VANDERLINDE, James C., 75, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly New City NY. Passed away on Wednesday September 30, 2015. He was born in Bronx, NY to Herman and Kathryn Vanderlinde. Beloved husband of Sheila Vanderlinde. Devoted father Maureen Kroning, Denise Vanderlinde, the late Cornelia Vanderlinde, Jamie Vanderlinde, Christopher Vanderlinde, and Karin Vanderlinde-Barrett. Loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Gerard Vanderlinde and Kathryn Markowitz. James retired from the New York City Police Department as a detective after 20 years of service. James loved life and lived each day to its fullest.