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Robert Burnley Obituary
Robert (Bob) Leonard Burnley, 88, passed away peacefully into the arms of God on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was the loving husband of Aline Davis Burnley for 63 years. He was born on February 24, 1931 in New Haven Connecticut to the late Elsie Madeline McAbee. Born and raised in New Haven, Robert graduated from Hillhouse High School. He was an Allstar athlete in both football and basketball. He was inducted into the Hillhouse High School Hall of Fame in 2008. He was a member of the United States Army and played professional football for the Cleveland Browns. He later worked for Sparybond-Swift, U.S. Steel and retired from the City of New Haven Board of Education. He leaves behind his wife, godchildren, and a host of nieces nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Maurice Burnley Jr and his daughter Joy Ann Burnley. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 – 11 a.m. at Varick Mem. A.M.E. Zion Church 242 Dixwell Ave. New Haven, with a prayer service starting at 11. Burial to follow in Hamden Plains Cemetery.
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Vicki Burnley
July 20, 2019
My heart will ache for a time, yet the memories will last forever. Until we meet again in the father's kingdom.
Maurice Cox
July 17, 2019
God Bless You Bob. RIP. My sincere condolences to the family.
Ellen & Phil Morris
July 16, 2019
With warm thoughts and deepest condolences. You are all in our prayers.
JoeDuke McAlpine
July 16, 2019
Condolences..Bob was one of my hero's ..it hurts but God knows when to take us home
Bob Fortuna
July 16, 2019
Dear Aline, it was so nice to have known you and Robert through our mutual friend Art ....and at the music store.
Condolences,
Bob and John Fortuna (Family Music Center)
Lloyd and Donna Prezant
July 15, 2019
Dear Aline and Family,
We are so sad to hear of Robert's passing. We wish you and your family peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy,
Lloyd & Donna Prezant
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