Groton, CT, Connecticut
Groton - Brian Earl Burger, 61, 0f 75 Tollgate Road, Groton, died Thursday evening, Feb. 2, 2006, at his residence.
He was born March 8, 1944, in Beatrice, Nebr., the son of Earl F. and Irene E. (Newburn) Burger.
Mr. Burger served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, retiring on June 30, 1988. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission, the invasion of Grenada, and Operation Ernest Will.
He married Virginia M. (Blonde) Burger at St. Monica's Church in South Boston on Nov. 14, 1965.
He is a member of the Submarines Veterans, the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Montville, the Boy Scouts of America, and the National Rifle Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Lisa S. Foster and her husband, Michael, of Gales Ferry, Christine M. Bata and her husband, Ron, of Taftville, and Tracy Anne Burger of Groton; three brothers, Terry Burger of Beatrice, Nebr., Bruce Burger of Redding, Calif., and Jan Burger of Lincoln, Nebr.; seven grandchildren, Timothy and Jonathan Foster, Brian DeSilva, Ronnie, Kendria, Tyler, and Todd Bata; and a granddog, Shaggy Burger.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church with Military Honors by the Antique Veterans. Burial will full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday evening at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Dr., Groton CT 06340.
Please visit www.Byles.com for obituary, directions, or to send a note of condolence to the family.
Ginny - I'm sending condolences on behalf of the Newburn family of the Sacramento area. (My father is Irene's brother/Brian's uncle.) We were all sad to hear the news.
Wendy Rose
February 14, 2006 | Sacramento, CA
Dearest Ginny and family, My mom and I send our condolences. You and yours are in our prayers at this time of sorry. May Our Lord's blessings be upon you. Love, Andrea & Angela
Andrea Mallon
February 06, 2006 | Norwich, CT
Born on the rolling wheat fields of Nebraska at rest on the shore
of the majestic Atlantic. Through
his short life a proud and noble man. He was the eldest of four
brothers, I being the middle brother was the one that always had
to tag along, whether it be on a
fishing expedition or a trapline, he always took me along without
considering it a burden. I have
many fine memories that will always
be cherished. He gave me a first
tattoo that i still...
Terry Burger
February 06, 2006 | Beatrice, NE
Dear Tracy
Please accept my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad, Husband, Grandfather etc. In this most difficult time, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all - GBREZ
Gail Breslin
February 06, 2006 | Salem, CT
Dear Ginny and Family,
Please accept our condolences on the death of Brian. It is a very difficult time for all of you. Have comfort in knowing that you did all you could to make his days comfortable. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Phil & Vicki Stein
February 05, 2006 | Quaker Hill, CT
Tracy and Family -
Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I know exactly what you are all feeling. I cried for an hour when I recieved Pam's email. I wish I could give you all a great big hug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please, let me know if there is anything you need. God Bless!
Love,
Missy
Melissa Jarvis-Crawford
February 04, 2006 | Silverdale, WA
A Loyal Friend, an Older Brother, a "'Til Death Do Us Part" Husband To a Wife Who Stood By His Side, Encouraged His Hopes, Eased His Pain, and Helped Him Cross Over With Love, Comfort and Dignity... Even though Her Heart Ached for Him to Stay...A Father to Three Wonderful Daughters who Thought Everybody's Dad Skateboarded with them When They Came Home From Sea...a Wise Grandfather who Taught those children to Respect and Embrace the Rythmns of Nature. He was a True Sailor's Sailor. His...
Betsy Anderson
February 04, 2006 | Norwich, CT
Brian was a friend of mine since 1970. I miss him. He'll always be in my memories. I share in you saddness, you are my family and always will be.
Paul Anderson
February 04, 2006 | Norwich, CT
I work with Tracy in the Toddler classroom. I lost my father when I was 16 years old, so I understood where she was coming from during this difficult time.We had many heart felt conversations where I lent a listening ear and shared my own exprerience with her. I want to express my prayers and condolences to the Burger family. God Bless you all and may he now be at Peace.
Pam Dugas
February 04, 2006 | Waterford, CT
