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BURDITT, George Henry Age 89, of Burbank, CA, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Burbank, CA. He was born on July 29, 1923 in Massachusetts to his parents, John and Dorothy Burditt. George was the first of two children. He married Joyce Burditt in Cleveland Ohio on May 11, 1957. They had three children. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Art and Boston College. He served in World War II as a member of the Marine Corps. He was a member of President Roosevelt's Honor Guard in Washington D.C. and served as a member of his Funeral Guard. He was a resident of Burbank for 46 years. George was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church. He enjoyed golfing and his beloved pets. George will be remembered by his loving wife and their children: Paul and his wife Teryl, Jack and his wife Cyndee, and Ellen and her husband Mark. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Rendel, Kayla, Becky, Katie, Emalee, Hank, Libby, Carl and Joe. Great-grandchildren; Owen, Quinn, Isla, Sawyer, Jack and Dexter. He was predeceased by his mother, father, brother and great-grandson Liam.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Vigil Service for George at 5:00-9:00pm on Thursday, June 27, 2013 and Funeral Mass at 1:00pm on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary. Burial will follow at San Fernando Mission Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Jun. 26, 2013.

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July 16, 2013

Very sorry to here that Jiggy had passed away.Rest in peace.
Robert Burditt

June 27, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort on knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

Paul Wayne

June 26, 2013

He was my friend and writing partner for almost half a century. We were each other's extended families. This is a sad moment; but considering the powerful richness brought to my life, I emphasize friendship, and wouldn't have had it any other way.

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