Expired Parking Meter Gravestone in Florida, Massachusetts

In a small cemetery beside a Baptist church in Florida, Massachusetts, a lone parking meter stands among the rows of stones and flowers. This parking meter marks the final resting place of Gordon “Gordy” Burdick, who passed away in January 2003. The unconventional headstone was chosen by Gordy before his death. His wife, Joyce Burdick (d. 2011), is also buried there and commemorated by the meter. Joyce’s plaque, affixed to the device, reads: “If there’s ever a time I can not be with you, keep me in your heart and mind and I will always be there.” While no amount of quarters can bring Gordy or

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