Herbert J. Brough

Herbert J. Brough, 83, of North Port passed away August 3, 2009. He was born December 30, 1925 in Hinsdale, IL to the late Stephen C. and F. Ruth (Johns) Brough. Herb served in the Army during WWII in the 100th Infantry Division in France; he was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge at the Maginot Line and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and other medals. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Business Administration. Herb was employed for 35 years by Signode Corporation as a salesman in Grand Rapids, MI; he transferred to Stamford, CT as National Accounts Sales Manager in New York City. He served as a Board of Director of the National Accounts Marketing Assoc. After retiring, Herb moved to Destin, FL and became active in community affairs. He served on the Planning Commission to help develop the sign ordinance; was a member of the Board of Adjustments; charter member as well as board member of the Greening of Destin; chairman of Median Development; and on the board of directors of Greenscape, Inc where he wrote many grants for State and Federal funds for beautification of medians. A proclamation by the City Council of Destin named Herb as recipient of the Outstanding Senior Citizen Bi-Annual Award. Herb was active as Vice President and President of the Board of Directors for Destin Water Users; a Rotary member; life member of Disabled American Veterans; member of American Legion and Elks; an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church serving on the Financial Committee, as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and Usher; and, along with his wife, was a charter member of Indian Bayou Golf and Country Club. Upon moving to North Port, he and Helen built a home at Bobcat Trail Golf and Country Club; he was chairman of its Architectural Control Committee. Kidney dialysis was required since 2004, but Herb and Helen went on dialysis cruises each year. Herb will be greatly missed by his wife of 62 years, Helen C.; sons, William H. of Northampton, MA and Richard S. of Destin, FL; grandchildren, Crystal C. Kane, Amanda J, Richard J and Brittany J. Brough; great-granddaughter, Lily C. Kane. A memorial mass will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, August 13, 2009 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. Inurnment will at Sarasota National Cemetery. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.