Obituary of Madeline Burdick

Madeline Kesten Burdick, 93, born on July 5, 1926 in S. Gibson, Susquehanna Co., PA., passed on October 19, 2019 at Vestal Park Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Edna Decker Kesten, her sister, Isabella Mogart, her brothers, Edward Kesten and George Kesten. Also predeceased by her ex-husband, Donald House, Sr., her three sons, Donald, Jr., Charles and Kevin House and her daughter, Michelle House. Madeline is survived by her husband, Bruce Burdick; son, James (Patricia) House, Sr.; step-children, Diane (Dennis) Messemer, Brian (Alana) Burdick, Mark (Lori) Burdick, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Madeline worked at Bunk's Lunch in Endicott and retired from E. H. Titchener Company in Binghamton. She was very involved with her family in auto racing in Owego. She always made sure they had supper at the track. We extend a special thank you to the staff on 4th floor, South Tower Wilson Hospital and the staff on 2nd floor, section A at Vestal Park Rehab & Nursing Facility for her care. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St. Endicott, NY at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in memory of Madeline to the Alzheimer's Association, 401 Hayes Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.