Leo William Burdett
1919 - 1996 (77 years)-
Name Leo William Burdett Nickname Bud Birth 3 Feb 1919 Elmira, Chemung Co., New York, USA Gender Male Military Service Abt 1942 World War II - US Army
Achieved the rank of Master SergeantDeath 14 Sep 1996 Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA 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.
Person ID I7979 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 28 Jan 2013
Father Leo Collins Burdett, b. 20 Nov 1884, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA d. 21 Jul 1960, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA (Age 75 years) Mother Ethelyne B. Quick, b. Jul 1881, Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA d. 12 Jul 1960, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA (Age ~ 78 years) Marriage 3 Feb 1909 Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Family ID F1912 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Rita Arlene Walters, b. 26 Dec 1919, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA d. 21 Aug 2000, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA (Age 80 years) Marriage 10 Oct 1942 Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, USA Children 1. William John Burdett, b. 20 Oct 1946, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA d. 12 Feb 2003, Geneva, Ontario Co., New York, USA (Age 56 years) + 2. Living Family ID F1913 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 30 Apr 2016
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