Obituary of Richard J. Burdick

Richard J. Burdick Sr., 83, of Laurel Place, passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born on May 7, 1931 in Utica, a son of the late Daniel F. and A. Louise (Concannon) Burdick. Dick graduated from Clinton Central School and attended school in Vermont to be a stone cutter. He worked at the family's monument company, D.H. Burdick & Sons for many years. On January 19, 1975, Dick was married to Margaret A. Taylor, a devoted union of almost 40 years. He enjoyed camping and evenings spent with his friends for social hour. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard J. and Mary Burdick Jr.; his granddaughter, Hannah and another grandchild on the way; two sisters, Mary Louise Albino and Jane B. Malloy; a sister-in-law, Patricia Burdick; a special friend, Caleigh; and 13 nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brother, William C. Burdick. All are welcome to attend his Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 10am Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at St. Mary's Church with the burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot& Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413.