Mount Clemens, Michigan
1946-2010
Richard Thomas Burgan, age 64, of Clinton Township, died Wednesday December 22, 2010 in his home. He was born February 13, 1946 in Albany, New York. Devoted husband of Karen for twenty cherished years. Loving father of Samantha, Julie Stanley, Tina Santoro, David Santoro and Cheri Bondhill. Dear...
Read MoreI love you. I miss you. I wish you'd come back but.. you're in a better place now. Rest in peace, papa.
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Skylar Gadie
February 06, 2014 | Clinton Township, MI
Remembering my brother .... As he will always be in our hearts forever! We love and miss you today and everyday! Love, Paula
Paula Reese
December 19, 2013 | Ortonville, MI
This is so very touching to read all the wonderful stories and my heart just hurts for everyone. One day everyone will all be together again and I know you are watching over Aunt Karen and all the rest of your family! XOXO
Shelly Casey
December 26, 2012 | Waterford, MI
Hi Richard,
I wanted to send you one more message before the book is closed. I came over today to make sure my Mom was doing okay. She misses you very much. I just wanted to say "thank You" for being there for all of us. You took on alot when you joined our family, but you did a great job! I loved watching you and Kay talk. She felt so comfortable with you. We still have the 2 plants from your funeral, Kays takes good care of them. One hasn't ever flowered in 2 years, but it got a...
David Santoro
December 22, 2012 | Byron, MI
Uncle Richard, Its hard to believe 2 years has gone by. You are missed dearly and always thought about. I get to go to lunch with your beautiful wife here and there throughout the year as we have great talks about such a wonderful man you are! I want to Thank You for bringing such a great person,Aunt Karen into our family as she loved you so!! The holidays are sure NOT the same without you and Nanny so I hope your enjoying them with her til WE get there!! XO
Tuesday Cariera
December 19, 2012 | Birmingham, MI
My dear Husband. I still miss you everyday. LIVING WITHOUT YOU IS THE HARDEST THING I'll ever have to do. We had some wonderful years together, which I am so grateful for. You are the kindest man I've ever known. I hope there is a heaven, where we will meet again. You will live in my heart forever and ever. My life must go on, but the memories we made together will always be with me. We all thank you for loving us and cared for us with all your heart and soul. Christmas has never been the...
Karen Burgan
December 18, 2012 | Clinton Township, MI
Richard, I'm sorry I couldn't be here during the time when you needed me. The times we shared together were very special to me, we had a bond I hold deep in my heart. You didn't say it in words but you showed it in your actions about how important family is & how to step up and be a real man. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts everyday. I love you and miss you everyday. Love your son in law, Willie
Willie Bondhill
December 18, 2012 | Clinton Township, MI
Dear Richard,
Today is your birthday! Though you are gone from our sight you will never be forgotten…. Remembering you today on your very special day! Happy Birthday Richard!
We all miss you so very much! We will always remember the love and strength you have shown all of us. Your wit we will always envision, your kind heart will never be forgotten…. While we're all very sad that your time here is over we rest in the knowledge that your suffering has finally come to an...
Paula Reese
February 13, 2011 | Ortonville, MI
Richard was our "quiet" brother-in-law. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, helpful. We had some good times with him in the family environment. My favorite laugh with him was after the Detroit Tigers baseball game when he temporarily got lost in downtown Detroit at night. We lived to laugh about it. He was a responsible husband, father and grandfather. He showed inner strength which we can learn from in coping with such a deep, personal loss. He will be missed.
Pam Ayres
February 04, 2011