Lawrence D. Burgund, 84, died Dec. 26, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart.
He was born New York City and moved to Vero Beach in 1972, coming from Spring Lake, N.J.
He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific during the Korean War.
He was a real estate broker at John’s Island in Vero Beach for 30 years.
Over his lifetime, he owned many thoroughbred horses and was involved in the racing industry in Florida, New York and California.
He was a special agent investigator in the FBI in New York City, serving under J. Edgar Hoover.
He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
He attended Michigan State University on a football scholarship and later transferred to Seton Hall University, where he was named and inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Survivors include his daughters, Marie, Pat, Laura and Ann, all of Martin County, and Kathie, of Atlanta, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Trudie.
Private services will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Palm City Chapel.
A guestbook is available at www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com.
