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Elmo Lynn Burlingame

July 20, 1947 – November 29, 2024
Obituary of Elmo Lynn Burlingame
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Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

Lynn Burlingame, age 77, died November 29, in Durham, North Carolina surrounded by his family.

He was born July 20, 1947 in Utica, New York. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, and daughters Jennifer (Ron) Spada, and Jessica (Tim) Hanley. He also leaves a brother, Lee; sister Lisa (Manny) Faria; sister-in-law Penny; brother and sister-in-law; Cheryl and Peter Mody; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Irene Letzelter; and brother-in-law, Bruce Letzelter.

Brother Larry is deceased. The joys of his life were his grandchildren Olivia and Garrett Spada and Owen and Lucy Hanley. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Lynn was a graduate of Syracuse University and worked in the transportation field. He was a great race car and NY Yankees fan and enjoyed golf and photography.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Raleigh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Duke Cancer Institute (Peter Allen Gift Fund) Durham, NC or a charity of your choice.

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