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Lori Burbank Obituary
Lori was born June 30, 1967 the daughter of Liz (Ed) Grogan and Howard (Dede) Hirsch.
Lori graduated from Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park and University of Buffalo with her Occupational Therapist's degree.
She married Peter Burbank in May 1992.
At the time of her death, she was Director of Rehabilitation at Schyler Ridge Health care in Clifton Park where she worked for 10 years.
An avid runner, she had run in the New York City marathon in 2007 and the Marine Corp. marathon in DC in 2003.
Besides her beloved husband Peter, she leaves her 2 children Miles and Sydney, her in-laws Ross and Gay Burbank, 2 sisters, brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held in Clifton Park, New York.
The burial will be in the spring.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lori Burbank
94 Entries
Chalene Bleichert
January 2, 2024
Eight years. Hard to believe. Wishing your light was still shining. You are missed.
Emily Glossner Johnson
January 2, 2024
I miss you, Lori, my dear friend. I treasure my memories of you from SUNY Buffalo. You enriched my life. I will love and remember you always.
Chalene Bleichert
January 2, 2022
I think of you often Lori. Hard to believe 6 years have passed.
Leslie Campbell
January 2, 2022
I can't believe it has been 6 years since you have been gone. You are missed every day Lori!
January 13, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Lori's passing, I worked with her at Wesley Health Care Center many years ago, I can still picture her sitting at her desk, her smile and the long chats we had, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Amy Porter Ripchik
Donna Dubin
January 13, 2016
Dear family, I met Lori through work and only for a brief period of time. I am so sorry. Peace and prayers as you grieve.
Jim & June Homan
January 12, 2016
Peter, Miles & Sydney
Pleas know that the Illinois Homan's are thinking of you and praying for you. We celebrate our opportunity to know and love Lori.
Jim & June Homan
Jennifer Curtis
January 11, 2016
May Gods loving hands be felt around you and his strength instilled within you. My prayers will be with you and your children and Lori's parents and family. I will always remember Lori as so sweet and caring and so proud of her family. Your angel will always be with you.
Patricia Blackman
January 11, 2016
Lori was a bright,caring and gentle woman. I had the privilege to work with her for a short time at Schuyler Ridge. I know she will be missed by all whose life she touched. My deepest condolences to her family.
Kurt Snyder
January 11, 2016
I've known Lori since elementary school and my heart aches at the thought of her passing. My sincere condolences to her family for their tremendous loss. RIP Lori.
Nancy Sanders
January 10, 2016
I worked with Lori at Schuyler Ridge. I will always remember her smile and her caring ways towards everyone. To her family my thoughts and prayers are with you.Rest in peace Lori .You will be missed.
Lori Sames
January 10, 2016
I met Lori at Shen Methodist Preschool where Sydney attended along with my oldest daughter, Madison. Always loved bumping in to Lori around clifton park. What a wonderful person. Our hearts go out to the Burbank family. Heaven got another good one.
Sharon Vyce
January 10, 2016
My condolences to the entire family. Family meant everything to Lori. She was a wonderful Mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to so many. She will be missed. May she be the wind beneath her childrens wings to soar high. RIP Lori.
Jane Evans
January 10, 2016
Peter,
I'm sitting here in shock of the news of Lori's passing. I have only the most wonderful memories of her. I loved her and was so blessed to have know her and as she started her life with you. I pray for your strength and know that she and you are in my prayers. With love Jane
Carli Rosa-Neuhaus
January 10, 2016
Lori was an amazing, kind, generous, beautiful woman. She will always be remembered and I will always hold a special place for her in my heart. May she rest in peace. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Love you all ❤
January 10, 2016
The Hoose?Healy family shares your heartbreak as we undergo our own with these two beautiful long time friends.
Joan Dickens
January 10, 2016
Very sorry to hear about Lori. She helped me when my Dad was at Schuyler Ridge and I was trying to get a new wheelchair through the VA. Even when she was not feeling well, she was always concerned about others.
Barbara Bryce Clark
January 10, 2016
Our condolences to Lori's family. I am Barbara Bryce Clark, daughter of Helen and Merrick Bryce. Sad to hear of your loss.
Bill and Barb Clark
Debbie Engle Robinson
January 10, 2016
So sad to hear that Lori's courageous battle with cancer has ended. Love and prayers to Peter,her children and her family
Laura, Dennis, Jesse and Jake Schilling
January 10, 2016
So Sorry for your loss. Whenever our paths crossed she always had a smile on her face. he will be missed by all that knew her. xo
Ryan Kilgallon
January 10, 2016
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your wife and mother. It was an honor to have known such a great person and I will be sure to include her in my thoughts and prayers. Lori will be missed by many. To Pete, Miles and Sydney may God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time. So sorry!
Holly Klingenberg
January 9, 2016
I have so many fond memories of Lori - including many long soccer talks about our boys. I had the privilege of calling Lori a friend and co-worker over the years. She was such a radiant light....people were just drawn to her. I will cherish my memories of her and her beautiful smile. She was so proud of her family - To Miles, Sydney and Pete - may you find comfort and peace through your beautiful memories.
January 9, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Oliveira Family.
January 9, 2016
My condolences to Lori's entire family. She will be missed and will always be remembered.
Kevin Neuhaus
Stephanie Darwak and Family
January 9, 2016
Deepest sympathies to the entire Burbank family and Lori's extended family. Lori truly was one of those people - beautiful on the inside and out. A childhood friend and caregiver to my grandmother - She will be missed by all! We are so sorry for your loss.
Jodie Johnson
January 9, 2016
My sincerest condolences, Pete, to you, your children and the rest of your family. Lori was a special person and I know that you were incredibly blessed having her in your life and your children's..
sandy jersey
January 9, 2016
For peter and family
Warren, Patti, Warren, and Harrison Shaw
January 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sandy Jersey
January 9, 2016
Thinking of Peter and family lori was the captain of her family remember the fun time
Kelly Ushakova
January 9, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with you Burbank family. So sorry for your loss.
Ushakov Family
Brick
January 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was a wonderful woman! May she RIP
January 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Dave, Justin, and Sue Rohrwasser
Sandra Smith
January 9, 2016
I had the great pleasure of working with Lori for many years at Schuyler Ridge. She had such passion for her work and family. Lori was taken far to early but I am sure the strong loving giving spirit she possessed and shared in life will continue to shine brightly providing her love and strength to all who will be missing her so.
January 9, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you at this difficult time.
-Karen,Tim, Connor and Kevin Lynch
jennifer lindman benner
January 9, 2016
I was friends with Lori in high school and recently connected with her on Facebook. I am in utter shock over this . She was one of the sweetest ,nicest girls I had met at Shenendehowa. My prayers and thoughts are with her family at this very sad time .
Cecilia McClain
January 9, 2016
I am without words to describe my sadness. Peter, Miles and Sydney, I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to have worked along side Lori for many years. As we both changed jobs our paths continued to cross. How lucky for me. I will miss you Lori, but I will keep the fond memories close.
carole zurlo
January 9, 2016
My prayers are with Lori's family. I worked with Lori at Schuyler Ridge for many years. She was a beautiful and caring person. So sorry for your loss.
Scharf
January 9, 2016
Peter and family you are in our thoughts and prayers we are so sorry for your loss
Scharf family
Kevin Quinn
January 9, 2016
My deepest sympathies for all of Lori's family. She was very strong and courageous and will be with all her loved ones forever.
Rachel Amell
January 9, 2016
Dear Burbank family!
Heartbreaking! i am so sorry for your loss. I knew Lori for years being a customer in Price Chopper and talked to her all the time.Also knew her from the YMCA, i knew she was a Great runner.I feel so sad and she never deserved that. I will never forget her. Keep her in your heart and her memories alive.
January 9, 2016
Lori your heart, spirit and life was a gift to us all!!! You are with the Lord now and shinning brightly above us! We will always miss you and remember the joy you brought us! We are making a donation to Lungevity.donordrive.com All our Love, Evette Rousselle and Kimberly Johnson
Andy, Melissa, Nicholas & Paige Martin
January 9, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Peter, Miles Sydney and family. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Lori was truly a kind, loving, caring, special person who touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be sorely missed.
Dave Seegers
January 9, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Burbank family. We lived in the same neighborhood growing up and graduated from Shen and 85. Lori was a wonderful person.
Jane Townsend
January 9, 2016
Lori was a beautiful person inside and out, the resident's at SR and staff loved her.
Sari Heslin
January 8, 2016
My very dear Lori, you will always be in my heart and mind. Love you to pieces. Rest in peace and comfort. Till we see each other. Love always, Aunt Sari
The DiNinni Family
January 8, 2016
We would like to express our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Burbank family. We had the pleasure of meeting Lori thru the girls Shen soccer program. We loved her enthusiasm as she cheered on her niece. What a beautiful person, inside and out.
Melanie Williams
January 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lori was an inspiration to me. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know her. We worked together at Schuyler Ridge.
Beth Locatelli
January 8, 2016
My heart breaks for the Burbank family. Lori was wonderful to work with, and a very sweet, kind soul. I am so sorry for your loss.
David Rosell
January 8, 2016
I am incredibly saddened to hear this news. Lori will be missed by everyone who knew her. Some of my greatest childhood memories are growing up camping on Lake George with her and her family. It is been said it's not the years in your life but the life in your years that truly matter. Lori has had a lot of life in her years!
Kim Jacobson
January 8, 2016
So sad, so young. Although we weren't close, I remember Lori as far back as elementary school. To Lori's Husband and children and family, remember and cherish the good times and the memories and hold onto them as tightly as you can. Much sympathy.
Julie Coons
January 8, 2016
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jami Carter
January 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
Jami Carter & family
Lisa White
January 8, 2016
Prayers and condolences to Lori's husband, children and family. Lori leaves an amazing legacy of kindness, love and caring of others. She was and will always remain an example of how we should live our lives. Rest in peace sweet Lori.
Emily Glossner Johnson
January 8, 2016
Lori was one of my best friends and two times my roommate at UB. She was so kind, friendly, funny, goodhearted... I could go on with all the wonderful things she was. I'm so happy that she and I reconnected these past few years, but now my heart is broken. I love you, Lori, and I will never forget you.
Martha and Charlie Curto
January 8, 2016
Peter and family. We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Lori. Our first thought was how sweet she was. I remember speaking with her at a soccer game and all she could think about was her love for her children and husband! She was a beautiful person inside and out! We will be praying for the Burbank family!
Jay Emerson
January 8, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Burbank family. I grew up on the same street as Lori and always knew her to be a bright and graceful person. I had the pleasure to work with her at Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park in recent times and found her to have that same bright and graceful soul.
Laurie Barrett
January 8, 2016
Heartbreaking. Lori was one of the sweetest, kindest people I have ever known. Not only did I have the pleasure of knowing Lori through our son's and soccer, but she helped care for my dad who was at Schuyler Ridge for 4 years. She was truly an angel here on earth and will be missed dearly.
Scott DeMayo
January 8, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about this. My sincere condolences to the family. I have great memories of Lori from our time together at UB.
Michael Lowenberg
January 8, 2016
My heart goes out to the Burbank family. Lori was a close friend of mine growing up. She will be missed.
January 8, 2016
Lori you were the greatest person to work with.
Mindy Caruso-Crombie
January 8, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Lori will be missed by many.
Gayle Chiarello
January 8, 2016
My Prayers to the family in this time of sadness
Mysliwy Family
January 8, 2016
Sincere condolences to the Burbank family in the loss of Lori. May you be comforted by the constant thoughts, prayers and attendance of your close friends and family at this time of sorrow.
January 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers to the Burbank family. A terrific person to be around and work with.
We will all miss her!
The Cachioli's and my entire Schuyler Ridge Maintenance and Housekeeping team
Grace Polsinelli
January 8, 2016
How very sad. I remember Lori as being full of energy and loving her job. My thoughts and prayers to the Burbank family.
The Timpanaro Family
January 8, 2016
Our heartfelt thoughts are with the Burbank, Hirsch and Grogan families.
Daye Kondenar
January 8, 2016
My heart is heavy with sympathy from Lori's passing. May Lori's memories help you to find the peace you deserve during this challenging time.
Medical Staffing Network
January 8, 2016
our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time
Charlotte-Anne Briggs
January 8, 2016
Sending warm caring thoughts and prayers to the Burbank's and her loving extended family. Lori will be deeply missed.
Gretchen Arndt-Harrington~
January 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the fond memories be of comfort during this difficult time.
Beth DiPersio
January 8, 2016
Lori was a beautiful person inside and out...I worked with her at Schuyler Ridge in the past and knew her as a neighbor and friend on Pine Hill Bend. She was so very kind, patient and understanding to all. My deepest sympathy to the Burbank Family.
January 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. So sorry for your loss. Our hearts are saddend with you.
Christie and Jason Kitchell
Roxanne Mayo
January 8, 2016
Prayers sent to your family. Lori was one of the most caring, intelligent therapist/person I have ever had the pleasure of working with. This is such an immense loss for all who had the pleasure of knowing her. May you find peace in knowing how much of an impact she had others. She will truly be missed.
Laurie Itskov
January 8, 2016
I worked with Lori and I always found her to be an amazing person. My heart goes out to her family. I'm so sorry for their loss.
Fred Bradshaw
January 8, 2016
My condolences to the Burbank family. Lori was one of the sweetest women I had ever had the pleasure to call a friend. Her beautiful smile was intoxicating and contagious . As my chemistry lab partner I don't think I would have made it through the class without her ! May she rest in peace ...
Leslie Campbell
January 8, 2016
Lori was one of the sweetest persons I ever knew. I worked with her for many years at Schuyler Ridge and we spent so many hours just talking. She will be sadly missed by her family and everyone who ever knew her.
Donna Lewis
January 8, 2016
Our hearts are truly broken. Lori will remain in our memories and in our hearts forever. She had such a wonderful love for her family, friends, and life. We will miss her beautiful smile, genuine kindness and caring of others, and her very sweet personality. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. The Lewis Family.
Leah Comanor
January 8, 2016
Lori's passing has been heartbreaking. I have fond memories of family celebrations and shared time together. She was always a beautiful person inside and out and I admired her growing up. I know she was a devoted mom and wife, who loved her family dearly and lived her life passionately. Even though we are many miles apart, I miss her already and feel a deep sense of loss. My heart goes out to the entire family. ♡ I love and miss you Lori! You will always have a place in my heart ...
Pauline Shea
January 8, 2016
My love goes out to all of you. My heart is truly sad and mad. Lori was impossible not to love.
Tara McGrath
January 8, 2016
My heart goes out to this amazing family during this time of grief and sadness. Hold the memories close as she will always be with you. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Paula Tambasco
January 8, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Burbank and Grogan families during this difficult time..
Caroline Jay & Olivia Slingerland
January 8, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Burbank family.
Fran Sansone
January 8, 2016
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Burbank Family. I was Blessed to know and work with Lori at Schuyler Ridge. She always had a smile on her face and her goodness, warmth and friendship was a gift she shared generously. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. The Sansone Family
January 8, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beth McMillan
January 8, 2016
Heartbreaking! Lori was a kind soul - always putting others first. A wonderful mom, sister, aunt and friend to all who met her. I will miss seeing her smiling face and waves during her runs by my house. A true fighter and a genuinely sweet soul. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
XOXOXO The McMillans
Kyle Osborn
January 8, 2016
The Osborns offer deep condolences to the Burbank Family.
January 8, 2016
Deepest condolences to the Burbank Family at this difficult time. I worked with Lori at Schuyler Ridge for all the years she was with us. She was a kind, gentle, loving person. Two of my children worked in the kitchen with Miles. Lori will remain in the memory and hearts of those who worked at Schuyler Ridge always. Rest in Peace Dear Lori. With Love and Sympathy, Kathi Whitmarsh, Todd Whitmarsh & Maddie Whitmarsh.
Joy Spring
January 8, 2016
Lori was a house mate of mine while in college. She had such a kind, sweet and funny soul. I am so sorry for your loss.
Chalene and Joe Bleichert
January 8, 2016
Lori was a truly wonderful person and loving mother to her two wonderful children Miles and Sydney. She will be always be remembered fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Michelle Annese Bleichert
January 8, 2016
We are sad and heartbroken. you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are all here for you to help in anyway. Lori was a bright light and will be greatly missed. Love , Michelle & girls
lisa wick
January 7, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the Burbank family. May your loving memories of Lori comfort you in times ahead.
The Wick Family,
John, Lisa, JC & Henri
Suzy Homan
January 7, 2016
Lori-you will never be forgotten.
Karen Chan
January 7, 2016
Deepest condolences to The Burbank Family. I had only met Lori once and will always remember her beautiful smile, love for family and kind soul. May she rest in peace.
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