JOHN D. BURNS JR.
JANUARY 11, 2013
John Daniel Burns, Jr., 87 of Cape Coral, FL passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home.
John is survived by his brother John F. Burns; sister Maureen E. Rice; 5 children, Diane Nigro, Michael Burns, Sandra Burns, Robyn Webb, and Laura Burns; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and his companion Helen Fox.
John was born May 1, 1925 in Norwich, CT to his parents John D. Burns, Sr. and Yvonne (Belisle) Burns. He served his country in the US Navy as a Moulder Third Class during WWII on the USS Apollo in the Pacific Theatre. Following his active duty he enlisted into the Naval Reserve from 1946-1954. While in CT, he retired as Captain of the Hartford Fire Dept. in 1975 after 30 years. He then retired as Director of the Veterans Service Office for the town of Wallingford in 1993, after 20 years of service.
John served a lifetime of volunteerism with many veterans organizations including the VFW, American Legion, D.A.V., Cape Coral Volunteer Firemen's Association, AM Vets and many more. While in Cape Coral, FL, he served as Volunteer Commander of the American Legion Post 90 from 2002-2007 and 2011. He continued to serve as a volunteer Veterans Service Officer until his passing.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Fuller Metz Funeral Home beginning at 7:00 pm with VFW Honors. The family will receive friends from 4 - 7 pm. Burial will take place at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Please visit www.fullermetz.com to leave the family a condolence.
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Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Shirley Mulgannon
January 19, 2013
John, you are a wonderful man. A true hero. You have helped and touched so many lives. No one will ever come close to you. You will be so dearly missed.
sonia fox
January 18, 2013
RIP John-still remember the fishing trip with Dick Stawecki and Bill Jolly when we were the only boat out there besides the Mijoy and even they were heading back. Had to use a flashlight to find the dock. My condolences to your loved ones.
Leo
January 17, 2013
RIP John. I still remember the fishing trips with Dick Staweki and Bill Jolly when we were the only boat out there besides the Mijoy and had to find the dock with a flashlight. Still amazed at your endurance.
Leo
January 17, 2013
Johnny Burns was quite the fireman AND veteran. Always for the rank & file, he dedicated many loyal years to HFD and VFW Rooney-Flannery Post. A Good Man, he helped many, many people. Rest in Peace John.
Ed Skehan HFD (ret.) VFW - Hartford
January 17, 2013
TO THE BURNS CHILDREN,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , AND WE WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHT'S & PRAYER'S AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. I WAS A FIREFIGHTER WITH YOU DAD & HE WAS THE ONE WHO GOT ME INVOLVED WITH THE VFW. I HAVE SOME GREAT MEMORIES OF HIM WHEN WE ATTENDED THE CONVENTIONS TOGETHER. HE WAS A GREAT MAN & I WILL MISS HIM.
FONDLY,
DIANE & DONALD (DUCK) MAHER
DIANE MAHER
January 16, 2013
From "old" neighbors on Ellington Street - the Neligon clan - so sorry for your loss - we remember your dad well - he is now with our parents in heaven!! John, Bill, Mary & Kurt Neligon
Mary Beaulieu
January 16, 2013
Diane, Sandy and Mike:
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Barbara Cameron
January 16, 2013
So sorry to lose John. He was a wonderful man. He hired me over 10 years ago for Karaoke at the American Legion and we're still going strong. I know he's watching over us all now.
Betty Boop
January 16, 2013
I am sorry, my heart goes out to all his love ones.
John was a great commander, his heart was always about service to other
Connie Byrne
January 16, 2013
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