Born in North Hornell on September 4, 1966, he was the son
of John and Mary (Alverson) Burnett.
Jeff was a lifelong resident of Hornell and graduated from
Hornell High School (class of 1985) and also BOCES Wildwood with certification
in Auto Mechanics.
After high school, Jeff began his career as an auto
mechanic. He was employed at several
area dealerships over the years, including Perry & Thompson Ford of Bath,
Simmons/Rockwell of Hornell, Lindsey Motors in Wayland, and for the past four
years, Timebuyer of Hornell. Jeff was an
extremely skilled mechanic, receiving dozens of awards for Outstanding Service
in Auto Mechanics. Most recently, he was
a Senior Certified Ford Technician.
In his free time, Jeff could be found at “The Shop” on Drum
Road where he would restore vintage snowmobiles. He loved racing and trading snowmobiles,
especially Polaris! He also enjoyed
hunting and fishing. Jeff is lovingly
described as a “weekend warrior” who lived life to the fullest. A stubborn man with a strong heart, Jeff
loved spending time with friends and family.
Jeff reached the distinction of Eagle Scout during his
teenage years. He proudly kept his
badges and certificates that were earned during his years in Boy Scouts.
Jeff is survived by one son, Kyle (Sienna) Burnett of
Hornell; one daughter, Justine Burnett of Hornell; his mother, Mary Burnett of
Hornell; 3 grandchildren, Wyatt, Raegan, and Quinn of Hornell; 3 brothers, John
(Sharon) Burnett of Dansville, NY, David (Kathy) Burnett of Tennessee, and
Kenneth Burnett of Hornell; his beloved “grand-dog” Gage; his very close
friend, Griffin Ellis of Hornell; several nieces & nephews.
His father, John Burnett, preceded him in death in 1990.
To honor Jeff’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at
the convenience of the family. Burial
will in Rural Cemetery. Funeral
arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Because of the excellent care from the staff at Strong
Memorial Hospital, Jeff’s family requests that memorial contributions in his
name be made to the Wilmont Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue #704, Rochester,
NY 14642. To leave an online condolence
or print a memorial form, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
