Photo courtesy of Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester
Dec 28, 1922 - Jul 6, 2015 (Age 92)
He was in his element in the natural world.
hunting, gardening, picking mushrooms.
A very active man.
July 13, 2015
Paul sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad passed 1 years ago this month and I was very close to him as you were to your Dad. I know you will miss him but he will always be in your heart. Take care.
Pedro Jimenez
July 11, 2015 | Gold Canyon, AZ
My condolenses to yhe fsmily, joe will be missed for many of hid thoughts and antics. Sorry i found out to late to attend
Dave Hutchins
July 10, 2015 | Portland, CT
Dear Paul my sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad Joe. Your Dad was a great patriot and will always remember him selling the poppies in honor of all the Veterans. God Bless Peter and Frances Kupczak
Peter Kupczak
July 10, 2015 | Colchester, CT
I light this candle for a Man of Men. I didn't know him personnaly, but I would hear about "Uncle Joe Burba" through his niece Frances, whom I worked with at the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs before her passing. May he rest in peace! GOD Bless you family. . .
Chuck Frederick
Charles W. (Chuck) Frederick, Jr.
July 10, 2015 | Hartford, CT
May you rest in peace with Christine.
Laura Jane Wallington
July 09, 2015 | Willimantic, CT
My sincere condolences to the Burba Family. Thank you for the service to our country... We also suffered a great loss recently .... Margaret Porter Miles O'Brien
Marge Miles O'/brien
July 09, 2015 | East Windsor, CT
Paul,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carole Eschner
July 09, 2015 | Rocky Hill, CT
Paul, keep some of the great stories you told me about your dad close to your heart. He was a strong, loving man and an American Patriot who served his family and his Country with honor and respect. God Bless him and the entire Burba family.
Phil Nanfito
July 09, 2015 | Middletown, CT
Joseph Burba, 92 of Amston, widower of his loving wife Christine “Pagach” Burba, died on Monday, July 6th at Harrington Court, Colchester, CT. Born December 28, 1922 in Colchester, CT, he was the son of the late William and Victoria “Sapiszka” Burba. He is survived by his son, Paul Burba of Moodus; a dear niece, Joan Toomey of Hebron; daughter Page Lindroth of West Milford, NJ; grandchildren Paul, Ashley, Alex, and Mason and numerous family and friends. He is predeceased by his stepson Gary, stepdaughter Miriam, his sisters Pat, Sophie, Josephine, and brothers William, and Ben. Joe grew up on a dairy farm in Colchester. There he learned farming, the outdoors, respect and dedication to family, friends, and country. He entered the Navy at the onset of WWII and participated in the Normandy invasion. He reenlisted and served a second tour of duty in the Pacific theater. He worked after the war as a silver smith at Amston Silver Co. and then became an Experimental Test Technician for Pratt and Whitney. Retiring in 1988, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Paul and Ashley. Joe loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, hunter, trapper, and harvested wild mushrooms. He loved to garden and thus always had fish and vegetables for family and friends. A long time dedicated member of the Colchester Fish and Game Club he enjoyed witty discussions and fun with numerous friends. He was a man of the year and served as a Conservation Officer. He was always ready to lend a hand for many club events. Also a dedicated member of the Colchester VFW, he served as Commander for numerous years, was a Grand Marshal of the Colchester Memorial day parade, and ensured Veterans were respected by all. Even as an elderly man he stood for days at local stores, making certain the annual Poppy sale for Veterans was a success. He was a dedicated husband to his wife Christine and a good father to his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Joe will be missed by all who knew him. Services will be held on Friday, July 10th, calling hours begin at 10AM immediately followed by a funeral service with full military honors at 11:30AM at Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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