Levittown, New York
BURDEN - Dennis, of Syosset, suddenly at the age of 68, on July 14, 2012. Retired athletic director of Great Neck North School District. Devoted father of Kyra S. Callahan (Ray). Loving companion of Nancy Bird and her daughter's Jen and Sue. Dear brother of Ginger Carls (Harry), Billy...
Read MoreA wonderful man, a terrific coach and an outstanding athlete. Coach Burden played for Buffalo State and was a teammate of NY Jets standout Jerry Philbin. I was proud to play for Coach Burden in 1967. Richard Lense Class of 1969.
Richard Lense
January 14, 2021
Dear Nancy,
While following your talented daughter at the Olympics, I learned about the loss of your partner Dennis. How very sad for you.
I recall many memories of our work together in Syosset's PTAs and your excellent nursing skills at the high school with our dear, (also) departed Diane Waldman.
With sincere sympathy and fond thoughts,
Doris N. Flax
Doris Flax
August 02, 2012 | Sun City West, AZ
Nancy- Both Dennis and you made UCONN pregame "meals" so much fun! He was a great guy. Sincere condolences to yours and Dennis' families.
Pete Del Vaglio
July 27, 2012 | Thomaston, CT
our hearts and prayers are with you...the Cowit family
July 27, 2012
Kyra, I still remember your Dad's reaction the day you were born. Here was this big, macho football guy literally holding his daughter in the palm of his hand, and repeatedly saying (he was good at repeating) "It's a miracle. She's awesome." His love for you was always there. Your dad was a larger than life kind of guy. He sometimes wore himself out filling that role. We all have Dennis stories to tell and to cherish, but the one I remember most was your birth day.
Aunt Mo
July 26, 2012 | Floral Park, NY
what a great person .i feel very fortunate to have know him and shared many laughs and stories .will be missed . my heart goes out to nancy . neil simmons
neil simmons
July 23, 2012 | Syosset, NY
To all of the Burden family and friends, sorry to hear of the loss of Coach. I played football for him at North in the late 70's and had him for health class. He was a good guy and always one of my favorites even when he threatened to kick my butt if I did not let go of his stick during a floor hockey game after school. I last saw him either at a North football game or on the LIRR after a Met game and it was great catching up with him. I could hear the pride he had for Sue with all her...
Glen Orenstein
July 22, 2012 | Merrick, NY
Dear Nancy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult ,time. Dennis was so special in so many ways, a friend, father, life companion. He will be missed. love Deborah Gorman
deorah gorman
July 22, 2012 | Plainview, NY
Dear Kyra and Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a friend, husband, father and grandfather and may he now rest in peace.
Carole Jaros-Miller
July 21, 2012 | Mount Dora, FL
