Christopher A. Burns . Esq

1965 - 2020

BORN

1965

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home - Ulster Park

339 Broadway

Ulster Park, New York

Christopher . Obituary

Name: Visitation for Christopher A. Burns . Esq
Start: 2020-09-05T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-09-05T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home - Ulster Park

HURLEY-Christopher A. Burns, Esq., 55, of Mountain View Ave, Hurley, died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus, following a brief battle with cancer. His family expresses their gratitude for the wonderful care and support provided to Chris by Hospice. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 27th, 1965, a son of the late David and Patricia (Miles) Burns. Chris attended Loyola Marymount University, California as an undergrad and New England School of Law in Boston earning his law degree in 1999. He practiced law in Kingston as a licensed attorney for over 20 years from his firm, Christopher A. Burns PC. Chris also served as Kingston’s First Ward alderman in 2004 and 2005, and was a member of Kiwanis Club of Kingston and the Kingston Elks Lodge. An avid NY Mets and NY Giants fan, he enjoyed announcing as a sports broadcaster with 1490 WKNY Radio. He also enjoyed fishing, especially in Lake Placid and loved golfing and his membership at The Twaalfskill Club. Chris is survived by his wife of 15 years, Paula (Wood) Burns, his children Gillian Burns and Jessica Burns, all of Hurley, his stepson, Sean Patrick White, Jr. of Kingston, one brother Damon Burns, and his son Devan Burns, of Kingston, and his mother-in-law, Ellen Hayes of Port Ewen. Also surviving are numerous loving relatives and dear friends. In following Chris's directives the service will be private. Cremation will be held at Wiltwyck Crematory. The family will receive friends at the Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Face coverings are required and social distancing will limit visitor capacity in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution in Chris's memory to either: Kingston Elks Lodge or Kingston Kiwanis Club. Send the family an expression of condolence by visiting Chris's Book of Memories: www.GVVFH.com http://www.lastingmemories.com/christopher-a-burns-esq

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2020.

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Peggy

October 8, 2024

I knew something wasn't right, I felt it but kept putting it out of my mind staying busy with work and enjoying my grand babies. I finally retired on my birthday this year after 25 years of service! Broke my ley 26 days later slipping in the pool (you probably laughed). Its ok, I do now too! So, I am just finding out now! I often wondered when I haven't heard from you, telling myself I would call you if I don't hear from you soon! We'd go years and then call each other like it was just like yesterday! I remember our last conversations and of course I was at work busy, I was sending troops out on the Covid Deployments. Now I wish I didn't cut it so short and wished I talked to you longer that day, did you know then you were sick then? You sent me a picture of you & Paula with the girls, I sent you one with my camo face mask on LOL! I don't know what would make it different, except to tell you, you always held a special place in my heart, and I would think you knew that! Somehow throughout the years and many miles apart, we stay friends since I was 16, it really doesn't seem that long ago now, but it was a lifetime ago! Tell Miss Patti (mom) I said Hi and I so miss are long conversations. Please help Deanna keep an eye on Her God children down here! Until we meet again! Love always and a day, Peggy

T Tati Ocala Fl

September 3, 2020

You Was My Friend. From Jr High, You Became my Attorney. When you Opened your Doors. Esq. You Will Join The other Amigo With Wings
Jeff. Your Call blew my mind two months ago. You Knew Then. And YOU WAS A BIG MAN THAT DAY. CHRIS MY Friend I Will miss you Just Like We Did With J.Shier. Until The End. Until We Meet Again. I Know We Will. R.I.P. This is a scar on my heart that will not heal. Fly And Fly High. My Friend.
To Gillian and Jessica. I’m So Sorry Of The Loss Of Your Dad. You Young Lady’s Meant THE WORLD TO YOUR DAD.
No words I Can Say To Easy Your Pain. You young Lady’s. Are in My Thoughts And In My Prayers.

Chelsea Townsend

August 30, 2020

I’ve always known Chris to be a kind soul, except I know there are times he wasn’t afraid to tell it like it is. It was a pleasure to have Chris as a family friend since I was a baby (and before that) and to work for him at his law firm at one point. He will be missed dearly. My condolences go to Chris’s family, I hope you all find peace through this difficult experience ❤

Cathy Benincasa

August 30, 2020

Chris was a good guy ! Benny and I are so sorry . May he Rest In Peace and prayers for his family .

August 29, 2020

Rest In Peace Chris

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