Sidney Tuttle Bogardus

SHARON — Sidney Tuttle Bogardus of New York City and Sharon died at home on Oct. 27, 2013, leaving his wife Sully Reeves Bogardus; his sons, Sidney Tuttle Bogardus Jr., Peter Livingston Bogardus and Andrew Lanark Bogardus; eight grandchildren; and his brother, E. Hal Bogardus. He was born in New York City on July 18, 1932, the son of the late Margaret (Kluepfel) and Egbert Hal Bogardus. He graduated from St. Bernard’s School in New York City, Phillips Exeter Academy, Yale University and Harvard Business School. He served on a B47 combat crew in the Strategic Air Command before retiring as a captain in the United States Air Force. After a career in investment banking, he worked toward the development of innovative environmental technologies.He served for many years on the board of St. Bernard’s School, including as its president, and continued his commitment to the school, most recently as a class custos and member of the Old Boys’ Council. He also served on the vestry of Christ Church in Sharon. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s School, 4 E. 98th St., New York, NY 10029; Christ Church Episcopal, 9 South Main St., Sharon, CT 06069; or VNSNY Hospice, 1250 Broadway, New York, NY 10001.