Ruth Burdock

Burdock, Ruth
Ruth P. Burdock , a 60 year resident of Leonia, N.J, passed away on October 10th at the age of 102. Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, Dr. Eugene I. Burdock. She is survived by her daughter ,Miriam B. Shaw and her husband, Jay, of Stamford, CT and Harriet Burdock of Leonia, N.J, . She also is survived by her grandson's, Noah Shaw and Ivan Shaw and his wife Lisa Von Weise Shaw , of New York City. Ruth was an accomplished classical pianist who devoted her career to teaching piano. She taught for more than 83 years retiring at 99 years of age. Ruth studied piano with Josef and Rosina Lhevinne at the Institute of Musical Art which became the Julliard School. Rosina Lhevinne was the teacher of Van Cliburn. Ruth taught piano at the 3rd Street Settlement House in New York City in the 1930's She was a member of the Professional Music Teachers Guild of New Jersey. She served on the board for more than 20 years and as corresponding secretary for several years. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, Ramsey, NJ. Please send tributes, memories and condolences to www.vanemburghsneider.com.