| Name |
Leo William Burdett |
| Nickname |
Bud |
| Birth |
3 Feb 1919 |
Elmira, Chemung County, New York  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Military Service |
Abt 1942 |
World War II - US Army
Achieved the rank of Master Sergeant |
| Death |
14 Sep 1996 |
Hornell, Steuben County, New York |
| Burial |
Saint Mary's Cemetery, Fremont, Steuben County, New York |
| Notes |
- According to Bud's obituary of Sep 1996, his last residence was 136 East Elm Street. He resided in Hornell most of his life and attended Hornell High School. He was employed as a brakeman for the former Erie and Erie-Lackawanna Railroads for over 35 years. Bud was a World War II veteran and acieved the rank of Master Sergeant while serving in the U.S. Army. During the 1950's and 1960's when Fast Pitch Softball was most popular, "Bud" was considered one of the finest pitchers in New York State. In later years, he helped coach girls Fast Pitch Softball in Hornell, Whitesville, and Alfred-Almond. He was always willing to instruct and work with young pitchers, helping them reach their full potential. He also served as a Little League coach and was active in Babe Ruth League Baseball. An avid sports enthusiast, Mr. Burdett enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years, and more recently enjoyed bowling and golf. He was a member of the Hornell Twin Hickory Golf Club and former member of the Hornell Veterans of Foreign Wars and sons of Italy.
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| Person ID |
I7979 |
OurNorthernRoots |
| Last Modified |
28 Jan 2013 |
| Father |
Leo Collins Burdett, b. 20 Nov 1884, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York d. 21 Jul 1960, Hornell, Steuben County, New York (Age 75 years) |
| Mother |
Ethelyne B. Quick, b. Jul 1881, Fremont, Steuben County, New York d. 12 Jul 1960, Hornell, Steuben County, New York (Age ~ 78 years) |
| Marriage |
3 Feb 1909 |
Hornell, Steuben County, New York |
| Family ID |
F1912 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Rita Arlene Walters, b. 26 Dec 1919, Hornell, Steuben County, New York d. 21 Aug 2000, Hornell, Steuben County, New York (Age 80 years) |
| Marriage |
10 Oct 1942 |
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Children |
| > | 1. William John Burdett, b. 20 Oct 1946, Hornell, Steuben County, New York d. 12 Feb 2003, Geneva, Ontario County, New York (Age 56 years) |
| + | 2. Living |
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| Family ID |
F1913 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
30 Apr 2016 |
1919 - 1996 (77 years)
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