Jean Verdi, 83, died March 13, 2010, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.
He was born in Marseilles, France, and lived in Vero Beach for 15 years, coming from Maplewood, N.J. He was a veteran of the French army, serving as a sergeant. He was executive chef at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., for 34 years.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Maria Verdi of Vero Beach; son, Robert Verdi of New York City; daughter, Anna Verdi of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. April 10 at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union, N.J.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at seawindsfh.com/obit.php.