Lew Burdette Online Memorial Tribute

In Memory Of Lew Burdette

22nd November 1926 – 6th February 2007

This memorial website was created in the memory of Lew Burdette, born in Nitro, West Virginia, on the 22nd November 1926 and passed away on the 6th February 2007, 80 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: Lew Burdette

Born: 22nd November 1926

Passed Away: 6th February 2007

Age: 80 years of age

Location: Atlanta

Country: The United States

Spouse: Mary Ann

Birth Place: Nitro, West Virginia,

Children: Son Lewis; daughters Madge, Mary Lou Burdette-Wieloszynski and Elaina Fontana

Occupation: Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by Peter on 7 Feb 2007(update)

Survived By: Burdette was survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son Lewis; daughters Madge, Mary Lou Burdette-Wieloszynski and Elaina Fontana; a brother, a sister, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lou's family, friends and many admirers," Braves general manager John Schuerholz said. "Lou was a true gentleman and one of the greatest pitchers in Braves' history. We will miss him."

VISITOR GUESTBOOK - SYMPATHY & CONDOLENCES

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5 Jan 2010 - Tom Burdette signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette Lew was one of my childhood heros. My dad was born in Davey WV in 1903 and I always thought I was kin to Lew in some way. I loved ball and played organized ball in some fashion from age 7 to 29. I still can rem... ť read more		8 Jul 2009 - Dawn Carson signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette Lew was my second cousin on my mothers side. I was sorry to see he passed. I am sorry for his family of their loss...the family is getting smaller. Both my folks have passed as Has Lew's Aunt Margaret in Trid... ť read more

6 Feb 2009 - Mike Mastrolia signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette One of my childhood heroes along with Spannie even though I was and still am a Yankees fan. ť read more		13 May 2008 - Mickey signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette Thanks Lou, My son plays for Nitro baseball now. He wears #33 also. You will always be a the greatest ever in Nitro. God Bless your family ť read more

22 Jun 2007 - Marty Schulz signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette My sympathy to Lew's family. I was sorry to hear of Lew's death. I pray that he knew Jesus as his Savior. As for memories, who can ever forget the 1957 World Series and his 3 victories?! I remember him also ... ť read more		3 Apr 2007 - Brent Burdette Livingston signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette I never met Lew Burdette. I wish that I had. My cousin has been a big fan of his and I only learned of him in th e last 10 years or so. My condolences to his family. ť read more

29 Mar 2007 - Bob Cartwright signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette Lew Burdette, # 33, was one of my childhood heroes. I loved the Milwaukee Braves of the late '50s and early '60s. Besides Lew's obvious talent and baseball accomplishments, I appreciated his sense of humor an... ť read more		22 Mar 2007 - Deborah Price signed this guestbook in memory of Lew Burdette All my life I heard about Lew Burdette. I am a distant cousin. I went to Nitro High School (class of 1971) and used to run into Lew's parents on occasion and they always knew who I was. My grandfather was fi... ť read more

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15 Apr 2009

B. Sanders & Son's placed this flower in memory

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