Mr. Burlingame was born on April 16th 1949 in Norwich, the son of LeRoy Burlingame Sr. and Doris (Smith) Burlingame.
LeRoy followed his passion for drawing and attended college at SUNY Delhi receiving a degree in Drafting and Design Technology before returning to Norwich and going into business with his father doing what he loved, building construction.
Upon returning to Norwich LeRoy married, started a family and found his other passion in the fire service.
LeRoy was a life member of the Norwich Fire Department, Ontario Hose Company #3 for 50 years where he served in every position in the department, his current position as Vice President of the Norwich Volunteer Fireman's Association.
LeRoy is survived by his wife of 42 years Virginia Marie (Ballard) Burlingame; daughter Brenda Hatch and significant other Dale Smith, son LeRoy Burlingame III and significant other Taylor Hartwell, son Travis Burlingame and significant other Ashleigh Banks; 11 grandchildren; sister Candace Ostrom and significant other James Bosworth; brother Larry Burlingame and wife Nancy Burlingame; father LeRoy Burlingame Sr.; niece Amanda Burlingame; nephew Jason Burlingame; and many other nieces and nephews.
LeRoy was predeceased by his mother Doris Burlingame, and brother Gerald Burlingame.
A memorial service will take place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 14, at R. J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116 N. Broad St. Norwich with Rev. Jeremy Stopford officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Brenda Hatch at 315 County Road 33, Norwich to help offset funeral costs.
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