Arthur J. “Art” Burdick – 65 – of 4 Tenth St., Canisteo, died Tuesday morning (August 31, 2010) at his home, following a brief illness.

Born in Hornell on April 13, 1945, he was the son of Arthur & Teresa (Sullivan) Burdick.

Art was a lifelong resident of the Hornell – Canisteo area and was a graduate of Canisteo Central School (class of 1963).  He was a graduate of SUNY Brockport where he earned his teaching degree and BA Degree in Science.

He was employed as a 6th grade teacher at the Hornell Intermediate School for 33 years, retiring on July 1st, 2000.

Art always had a love for his community and from 1985-1991 he served as a trustee for the Village of Canisteo.  He later served two terms as Mayor of Canisteo (1991-1995 and from 1997-2002).

He was a member of the Hornell Moose Club and a member of the Hornell Elks Lodge #364 where he served as head steward for 8 years.  He was also one of the original members of the Hornell Association where he served as a member of the board of directors for 2 years.  He had also been a communicant of St. Joachim’s Church of Canisteo.

Artie was an avid golfer where he enjoyed playing in the Tribune League and Moose Tournaments.  For many years he played softball for the Hornell Moose team and bowled in the Monday Night League for the Canisteo Zenith Team.

Always ready with a good joke or funny story, Art will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, love of all people, and his compassion for all human beings.  He enjoyed “hoisting a few” with his many friends and was a founding member of the “New Yorker Club”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Teresa Burdick.

Art was married on June 10, 1967 to the former Amy Hallett who survives.  Also surviving are 2 daughters, Lisa Combs of Canisteo and Kari Burdick of Canisteo; 1 son Scott (Andrea) Burdick of Belle Haven; 1 brother, Henry (Judy) Burdick of Macedon; 1sister, Ellen (Eric) Darrow of Clifton Park, NY; 7 grandchildren, Matthew Holley, Michael (Devon Dray) Holley, Michelle Holley, Evan Holley, Hailey Schwartz, Alaina Burdick, and Kylan Burdick; 1 great-granddaughter, Samantha Holley; nieces & nephews.

At Art’s request there will be no calling hours.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM at
St. Ann’s Church with Rev. Jeremiah Moynihan officiating.

Art’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to either Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or to Canisteo Rural Ministry, West Main St., Canisteo, NY 14823.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY