Leo William Burdett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II - US Army Achieved the rank of Master Sergeant

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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.

Leo married Rita Arlene Walters on 10 Oct 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Rita (daughter of John F. Walters and Sara M. Cannon) was born on 26 Dec 1919 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Aug 2000 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Fremont, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Nov 1970

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HORNELL -- William J. "Bill" Burdett, 56, of 2076 Edwards Rd., Waterloo, formerly of Hornell, died unexpectedly on Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at Geneva General Hospital, where he was taken after being stricken at home. He was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1964), Alfred State College (class of 1967) and R.I.T. (class of 1969).
Bill entered the US Army in Nov. 1970, and was commissioned from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. He trained and instructed the Basic Training Troops during the Vietnam War from 1971-1973.
For the past 29 years, he was employed at several manufacturing companies including Chesebrough-Ponds, Avon, and Burnes of Boston (Hallmark Inc.). For the past 11 years Bill served as vice president and plant manager of ZOTOS International of Geneva, a company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of salon hair care products.
On Sept. 6, 1969, Bill was married to the former Beverly Allis, who survives. Together they raised, trained and raced greyhounds in Massachusetts, where they resided from 1985-1993. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 33 years; his loving family; his beloved pet dogs, Smiley, Girly, Flynn and Sean; as well as the many people whose lives he touched in his personal and working relationships.
Bill's work ethic, dedication and sense of humor were always present, even through the tense and difficult times of his life. Although he was considered a "hard worker," he liked to find time to play a round of golf or take a trip to New York City to catch a Broadway Play or Broadway Show.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his brother, Leo "Bud" (Annette) Burdett of Depew; two nieces, Hilary Burdett and Kristina Burdett; one nephew, Christopher Burdett; two aunts; and several cousins. There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Ann's Church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Military Service:
US Army commissioned from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. He trained and instructed the Basic Training Troops during the Vietnam War from 1971-1973

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]