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EDWARD B. BURLAS

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

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Silver Spring, Maryland

EDWARD BURLAS Obituary

EDWARD BROSNAN BURLAS
On Thursday, March 22, 2012 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Joyce K. Burlas; father of Michael Burlas, Sharon Burlas, Kathleen (Michael) Jackson and Mark Burlas; grandfather of Daniel, Andrew, Heather and the late Eric Burlas, Kyle and Claire Jackson; brother of Joseph Burlas, Jr. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for EDWARD BURLAS

27 Entries

Sid

March 18, 2022

Taken from the top of Ed´s mountain. He loved it here. Great man.

Gary Myers

March 18, 2021

I can’t believe it has been nine years since Ed’s passing. There are many times throughout the year that I think of him and thank him for being a friend. Peary had many great people and he was one of the best.

Seth Jason

April 9, 2012

I remember coach Burlas as an Icon of Peary.
We have lost a coach, friend, mentor, loved one.

Bruce Judge

April 5, 2012

I graduated from Peary in 1966---and wrestled for 3 seasons. Coach Burlas was a tough task master. I attribute my ability to survive 27 years in the Marine Corps directly to the toughness he taught me. Many times I thanked him for what he gave me---but I'll do it one more time. Thank you Coach---may God bless you as you blessed us.

Joseph Chornock

March 27, 2012

Michael's eulogy of his father was beautiful. He described the coach, teacher and friend that I knew to a tee. Having been part of the '72 wrestling team it was nice to know how special it was to Coach Burlas.
May the family find comfort in knowing how much Ed was loved and admired. May he rest in peace knowing all of the lives he touched and made better.

Steve & Susanne Cradlin

March 27, 2012

Our memories of "Uncle Eddy" will always be of him smiling, giving Steve & I a rough time no matter what, his positive outlook and willingness to help as best as he could. We are so sorry for your loss but try to take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you all.

March 27, 2012

When asking Ed "How are you"? His response each time was "I'm just having a wonderful day". Ed's voice and positivity are forever etched in my mind.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Burlas family.
Sara Lempa

Lee Zeidman

March 26, 2012

Deepest condolences to the Burlas Family.

I graduated from Peary in 1974. Despite the years, I still can't call him "Ed." Mr. Burlas was a great coach and a wonderful mentor. In turbulent social times he was steady as a rock. It was only years later, raising my own son, that I began to fully appreciate the lessons learned and the wisdom he shared. Mr. Burlas was old school. As a coach he demanded hard word, honesty and integrity. He was a great coach. He was also a great mentor. My heartfelt sympathies to the Burlas family. And also, my heartfelt thanks for sharing him with me and the Peary family.

Carol McMullen

March 26, 2012

Sorry to hear about Ed, Joyce. I always enjoyed him helping out with our chorus events and supporting us. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Doreen Leigh

March 26, 2012

What a nice teacher. I'm sure many of us students and his family will remember him fondly. Peace and prayers!

Joyce Gloeckler

March 25, 2012

My dad John Cino has many fond memories with Mr. Burlas at Peary. Our family wants you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy, John, Barbara, Tina, Joyce, John and Barbara Cino

Jim Cyr

March 25, 2012

As a Peary Alumn and athlete, I have nothing but wonderful memories of Coach Burlas. My you find grace and comfort in this difficult time.

Roy Crim

March 25, 2012

My condolences to everyone close to Coach Burlas...he was a great role model and friend...he taught me three different subjects...his sense of humor and the way he carried himself still resonate with me

Gary & Barbara Myers

March 25, 2012

There are so many words that we would like to use for Ed but the couple that come to mind immediately are honesty and fairness. I was privledged to work with Ed for 16 years at Peary, have him as a friend, and a trusted business consultant. He will always be rembered as a person whose actions and deeds were the best. P.S. Let us know if there are Huskies in Heaven!

Margaret Bohon

March 25, 2012

He was a wonderful uncle and friend. Being not much older than our oldest brother, he was always thought of as one of "us". However he was very proud to be an uncle and that was part of the title not to be forgotten! We have loved him so very much! There will always be a glimpse of him thru his children and a loving reminder thru our aunt, all of whom we love as well. He is greatly missed by many people without a doubt.

Robin Rosenberg

March 25, 2012

Dear Mrs. Burlas and Family,
My deepest sympathy on his passing. He was a great coach, drivers ed teacher and friend. I was a student at Peary from 1976-79. He always had a smile for everyone.

Mike DiFonzo

March 25, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. I graduated from Peary in '84 and grew up four houses from the school starting in 1972 when I was six. One memory I'd like to share...as little neighborhood kids, we snuck into every football game, wrestling match or basketball game that we wanted to see. He caught us many times. And not once did he kick us out. If we had the two dollars for admission, he'd make us buy a ticket. If we didn't, he'd let us stay anyway. My memories of him are fond and I am very grateful he was a fixture for all of us at Peary.

Debbie Rorabaugh

March 24, 2012

Mr. B's legacy will live on in the lives of his kids and those of us whose life he touched. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.

Jacque/Duane Black

March 24, 2012

Our sympathy. Ed was a wonderful man who influenced many lives by example. His time here was a gift to all of us.

March 24, 2012

Our sympathy to you Joyce and your family. We will miss Ed but know that he is at peace and free of pain. Our love, Nancy & Gordon

Craig Winning

March 24, 2012

I never wrestled as a youth in WBC, so Coach Burlas was my very first wrestling coach in 10th grade. I learned the basics from him, and have great memories of the great state runner-up '71-72 team (best state wrestling team finish). Thanks, coach. You will be remembered by all of the wrestlers that you guided over the years.

Susan (Horvat) Kaufman

March 24, 2012

My condolences to the entire Burlas family. He touched so many of our lives while at Peary. I am sure he is at peace now and probaly is kicking back in Heaven with John talking Peary sports.

Mark Burlas

March 24, 2012

A wonderful Dad. So blessed to have a dad who taught me to use my skills to the best of my ability, but more importantly, to care more about the love of the game and the respect of others than winning itself. You will always be apart of me dad. Wheather on the sporting field or off. Love you dad. Mark

sid turner

March 24, 2012

ed, you are the best neighbor i could have ask for. so glad you were my friend and such an awesome person to listen too. your friend, sid turner

March 24, 2012

Our sincere condolences for your loss, Jennifer & Geoff Montgomery

Sharon Burlas

March 24, 2012

Thanks Dad. You raised your children as best you could and knew when to set us free to make our own way. I love you and miss you. - Sharon

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