John A. Burns

I was one of John's A.P. Biology students my senior year (1967-1968). I completed my under graduate degree with a B.A. in Biology in 1972, and a M.S. in Zoology in 1974. I started my career as a Technical Research Associate at the University of Rochester Medical Center and as a Research Associate a in the Center for Chemical Hazard Assessment at the Syracuse Researc Corporation. I did an unexpected career change receiving a M.L.S. Degree in Library Science and embarked on a 43-year career as...

I am so sorry to hear of "burnzi´s" passing. He always had wisdom to explain how I was wrong...I will be forever grateful. Love n peace ~ Holli Steenburg-Myers class of 1984.

Condolences to Mr. Burns´ family. I took Biology under Mr. Burns and I really did not like the dissections or the subject all that much but I was impressed by his teaching style and how he presented the subject matter. A really fine teacher who was honest and direct and it was evident he liked teaching and us. Rest In Peace, my friend and teacher.

so sorry to hear the loss of Mr. Burns. he made my years in high school feel like a small personal school. plain down to earth honest approach that I respected. condolences to the Burns family

Mr. Burns was tough with a heart of gold. I am so sorry for your loss and so many others who knew him. He caught me in the ladies room and I told him I was looking for a contact. Well we all know how that turned out. I thought of him often and will pray for you and your family now. My heart hurts for you with so many memories of him and my high school years.

I met this incredible man at Lourdes a little over a year ago. I knew he was special the day I met him. It was always a pleasure to see him and he always took an interest in what I was doing. My husband and I are avid outdoors people; hiking, biking, gardening. Mr. Burns was always very interested in our adventures. My heart goes out to this family. I will miss his smile, big heart and gentle demeanor.

This wonderful man was my favorite teacher. I was his in his biology class in 1959. I became hospitalized for several weeks and the only books I wanted were my biology books so I could keep up with the lessons. He was a devoted, caring and inventive teacher. And, I ended up in the medical field for many years because of his inspiration. I never forgot his kindness when I was ill, and have kept him in my thoughts for the past 60 years. Bless him.

My deepest Condolences on the passing of a wonderful human being, educator, father and friend to many.

Sincere condolences to the Burns family. My parents were old friends of Mr. Burns when they both started teaching at Vestal. Such a great man.