John C. Burdin

AVOCA-John C. Burdin, 85, passed away Tuesday morning (November 13, 2012).
Born in the Town of Howard on Jan. 10, 1927, he was a son of the late Clarence and Lilah Lyke Burdin. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Pauline Beechner Burdin and his brother, Sterling Burdin.
A resident of the Howard and Avoca area for most of his life, John attended the Smith Pond School in Howard and was a graduate of Avoca Central School.
He was a union carpenter in Corning, Geneseo and Rochester, building homes and as a cabinet maker. He also enjoyed farming. John was also employed by the Babcock Ladder Co. in Bath before his retirement. After retiring, he owned and operated J.B.’s Hobby Shop.
John was a former member of the Wallace Fire Dept. and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Howard and Avoca.
Some of his favorite past times included bowling, woodworking, deer hunting and playing baseball and softball but most of all John enjoyed spending time with his family.
His family includes his six children, Susan (Nicholas) Pircio of Olean, John “Jack” Jr.(Bonnie) Burdin, of Cohocton, Paula Parker of Wallace, Robert “Butch” (Brenda) Burdin of Howard, David (Melinda) Burdin of Md. and Dale (Marrianne) Burdin of Va.; his 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; his brother, Roger (Anne) Burdin of Howard; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from Noon – 2 p.m. Saturday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where Masonic and funeral services will be held following calling hours at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Committal services and interment will follow at the Howard Cemetery.
Those wishing may contribute in John’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.