Jeff Burdick

Jeffrey David "Jeff" Burdick, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born in Syracuse, NY to Jonathan and Marianne Burdick on March 8, 1982. Jeff grew up in Liverpool and attended Liverpool Public Schools, graduating in 2000. He played Lacrosse at LHS and hockey for the Syracuse Stars and attended Redeemer Covenant Church. Jeff graduated from Michigan State University in 2005. He loved the lord and went on mission trips to Mexico and to Honduras to teach English. Jeff loved teaching and decided to get his dual masters in Education and Special Education at DePaul University in Chicago. Soon after arriving in Chicago Jeff met the love of his life “Meli” as Jeff called her. Jeff taught in an impoverished area of Chicago for Chicago Public Schools for several years and made a difference in so many students lives. Later, Jeff became a Real Estate broker and investor and owned & managed several apartment houses in Chicago. Jeff loved World Cup Soccer and college sports. He actually turned his family and even some friends into Spartan fans. Jeff loved people and traveling, and "The River" but most of all Jeff loved Melanie, his family, friends and of course their dog, Breslin. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Glenn and Ruth Burdick and his maternal grandparents, John and Rita Pastuf. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Melanie (Haveman) Burdick; his parents, Jonathan and Marianne (Pastuf) Burdick; his brother, Daniel (Bridgette) Burdick; his parents-in-law, Bill and Gayle Haveman; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Lisa and Patrick Haven and Ross and Ali Haveman; his nieces and nephews, Keira and Kennedy Burdick, Greyson and Elinor Haven and Max, Berkley, and Archer Haven; his dog, Breslin; along with several good friends. Calling hours will take place from 4 – 7 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse. A funeral service in celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in Redeemer Covenant Church, 7565 Morgan Rd. Liverpool, NY 13090. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeff’s memory may be made to Michigan State University, University Advancement, 535 Chestnut Rd. Room 300, East Lansing, MI 48824, designation allocated to MOSAIC Multicultural Unity Center (AB100522) or online at givingto.msu.edu and type in AB100522.

Jeff Burdick

March 8, 1982 - November 14, 2022