Burgess, Lincoln

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Lincoln Burgess was born in Portchester, New York on March 16th, 1934. He lived at 131 Purchase Street, in Rye, NY. He was raised by his parents Evart and Josephine along with his two sisters. In high school, Lincoln participated in a number of clubs and sports like chorus, the marching band, track, and basketball. He was also a messenger and a G.O. rep in the 11th grade. Lincoln graduated from Rye High school in 1953. He proudly served the US Army in the Korean war. Lincoln then went on to get married, have kids, and settle in Rye as a custodian at Rye High School. For many years he took great pride in artfully decorating the endzones before each home football game.

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Name: Burgess
Social Security Number: 109-26-9310
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1934
Issue year: 1951
Issue State: New York
Last Residence: 10580, Rye, Westchester, New York
Death Date: 21 Oct 2009

Lincoln Burgess, a life long resident of Rye, passed away on October 21, 2009. Born in Port Chester on March 16, 1934, the son of Evart Burgess and Josephine Bozak. Mr. Burgess served in the US Army and was employed as a custodian at Rye High School. He was an avid boating enthusiast. He is survived by his three children: Lincoln M. Burgess, Tracy Drago and Glenn Westerink all of Rye; two sisters; Barbara Miller and Bernice Hayden and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Graham Funeral Home on Friday October 23, from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Resurrection on Saturday at 10 AM. Donations in his memory can be made to the Montrose Veterans Hospital. GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME 1036 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580 914-967-0129 www.grahamfuneralhomerye .com