Lawrence “Larry” S. Burdett

Mr. Lawrence S. Burdett, 68, died on June 20, 2019 at his home in Verona.

A Memorial Service with Fire Department Honors will be held in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Gould Street, Verona on Saturday, June 29 at 2 pm.

Born in Montclair, NJ, Larry was a lifelong resident of Verona. He graduated from Verona High School in 1969, attended the University of Kentucky and Fairleigh Dickinson University obtaining a degree in finance and spent his career working in the Insurance and Mortgage fields in Morris and Essex counties. After retiring in 2013 he started his "second career" as a Crossing Guard in Verona, working up to this week.

Larry achieved the rank of Eagle Scout while a member of BSA Troop 5, Verona.

He joined the Verona Fire Department Auxiliary in 1968 and became a full volunteer in 1974. Larry served as Chief in 1999/2000 and again in 2007/2008. He was the first Chief to serve twice and the first "father/son Chief" - His father Merle was also a Chief of the Department. He also served on numerous committees & offices within the Department, including the Bylaws; LOSAP; Fundraising; New Rigs; 100th Anniversary; Membership; Auxiliary Advisor; Driver Training; Exempt Association Treasurer; Engine Company 1 Secretary, Lieutenant & Captain and Assistant Chief. He was a member of the West Essex Fire Officers Association, the Essex County Chiefs Association and on the Verona Fire Department Softball Team.

Larry became a qualified member of the NJ State Fireman's Association and a member of the NJ Exempt Association in December of 1988.

He was predeceased by his parents, Merle & Doris (nee Holly) Burdett and is survived by cousins.

Condolences may be left at www.ProutFuneralHome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Verona Fire Department would be appreciated.