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1982
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2017
Gregory Burdick Obituary
Greg was born on Sept. 7, 1982 in Syracuse, N.Y. to Robert and Mary Burdick. From a young age Greg showed a keen interest and fascination in the outdoors. He would spend many summer days with his brothers, sister and cousins exploring the rolling hills of the Catskill Mountain farm where his grandparents lived. It was there that Greg discovered his passion for fly fishing. Over the years Greg honed his skills by spending every free moment he had fishing and eventually became a licensed fishing guide on the Salmon River.
Greg is survived by his parents, Robert W. Burdick and Mary E. Burdick of Oneida, N.Y.; two brothers, Ryan W. Burdick (Laura), of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Andrew W. Burdick (Kristen Monsell) of Oakland, Calif.; a sister, Katherine M. Graft (Michael) of Chicago, Ill. as well as aunts, uncles and two cousins.
A private memorial will be held by Greg's family at his favorite spot on the Salmon River in Altmar, N.Y. The family invites friends to join them in fellowship and in remembrance of Greg on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 between 4-6 p.m. at the Lakeview Restaurant at the Oneida Community Golf Club (1017 Golf Course Lane, Oneida, N.Y. 13421).
In recognition of Greg's love of nature and the outdoors, gifts may be made in his memory to The Nature Conservancy of Central & Western New York to support their mission to help protect New York for people and nature.
The Nature Conservancy of Central & Western New York, 274 N. Goodman St. Suite B261, Rochester, N.Y. 14607. Phone: (585) 546-8030 Website: www.nature.org/membership-giving/more-ways-to-give/tribute-honor-giving/index.htm. Please include "Greg Burdick" in the "Person to be Remembered" field.
"Poets talk about "spots of time," but it is really fishermen who experience eternity compressed into a moment. No one can tell what a spot of time is until suddenly the whole world is a fish and the fish is gone." ? Norman Maclean, "A River Runs Through It and Other Stories"
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Will Cramer
December 22, 2017
I remember playing football with Greg...how i miss those innocent school days and youth.i will remember Greg on the football field running the offense.Fly high Greg
November 29, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Burdick Family.
Ginny Luse
Robert Jones
November 23, 2017
I met Greg and Andy at the CAC playing basketball while I was attending Syracuse University 1993-1997. They were both always in the gym and we spent many days working out. Both were great young men and full of life. Greg and I would also go fishing, including his good friend Nate. Greg loved the water and fishing. We spent a lot of time talking about our common interest of fishing over that time. He was young at that time, but even then, he was passionate about all of it.
News travels far.
My deepest sympathies to the Burdick family for the loss of Greg.
Tight lines my friend. The memories of your smile and laughter remain.
November 20, 2017
Sending love and prayers to you and your family in the passing of your son. I know you will miss Greg but I am sure he is organizing some fishing from above. Blessings to all of you and your family Kathy Wood
Sheila Mundo
November 16, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to the Burdick family. So sorry for your loss. Al and Sheila Mundo
Kathleen Sullivan Buda
November 16, 2017
I never met Greg, but I know his parents well. I have children of my own about the same age as Greg. I can't imagine the pain you all must be feeling. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Sullivan Buda
Cathy Hatch
November 16, 2017
I will always have a special place in my heart for Greg. I was thrilled to reconnect with him last September. Made me so happy. My thoughts and prayers to Greg's family. I cannot imagine what it's been like going through this tragic loss. May Greg RIP and his memory put a smile on all of our faces. Cathy Hatch
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