DELMAR- Bryan Jeffrey Van Zandt, 38, of Delmar, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was born in Suffern, New York on December 8, 1978, a son of Jeffrey James Van Zandt and Deborah Ann Ganoe Van Zandt of Sharptown. Bryan graduated from Mardela High School with the class of 1996 before earning his Bachelor's degree from Salisbury University. Out of college Bryan went to work as an installer for Herl's Bath and Tile in Salisbury and eventually worked his way up into management. He will be remembered for his work ethic, taught to him by his father, and could fix or build almost anything. More recently he was a co-owner and operator of his new business, Wired for Sound. He was great with electronics and always enjoyed dabbling in new technology. He was a wonderful father, husband and son. In his younger days he was a great soccer player. He loved sharing his passion for soccer with his son, Nathan, and proudly spent the past few years coaching his team. He also enjoyed the beach and was an avid New York Giants fan. Bryan recently started attending St. George's United Methodist Church in Delmar. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jennifer Kowalski Van Zandt, who he married on March 4, 2006; a son, Nathan Robert Van Zandt; step-children, Allyson, Brandon and Christopher Thompson; a sister, Kristina Ann Riggin and husband, Steven; a grandmother, Norma L. Ganoe; father- and mother-in-law, Bob and Bernie Kowalski; a brother-in-law, Jeff Kowalski and his wife, Shannon; and a sister-in-law, Kristin Merrett and husband, John. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of great friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Karianne Wilkins. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where a visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00. Pastor John Rogers will officiate. Interment will follow at Firemen's Cemetery in Sharptown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the Nathan Robert Van Zandt Educational Fund, M&T Bank, 38716 Sussex Highway, Delmar, DE 19940 or taken to any M&T branch location. Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home of Delmar. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.shortfh.com.