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Owen Burns Obituary

Burns, Owen F. Jr. LOUDONVILLE Owen Francis Burns Jr. of Loudonville, N.Y. died suddenly Saturday, July 4, 2009. He was born to the late Lucille and Owen Burns Sr. on July 23, 1922. Mr. Burns was a retired member of Local 7 Plumbers & Steamfitters working in refrigeration for 36 years for Mullally Brothers and James D. Warren & Sons. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was a member of the Shaker Road Fire Department, the Colonie Elks BPOE 2192 and was a lifetime member of the Melvin Roads American Legion Post #1231 in East Greenbush. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Virginia Mae (Ernst) Burns and his three sisters, Marguerite Morrison, Anne Scott and Edna Burns. Survived by seven children, Thomas (Helen) Burns, John (Peg) Burns, Linda (Will) Cooper, Patricia (Tim) Prout, Kathleen (Bruce) Wilhelm, Owen (Shelly) Burns and Virginia (Gordon) Lapinski; grandfather to 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Tuesday evening at 7:00. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday prior to the service from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of his loving wife Virginia may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road. Loudonville, NY 12211. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2009.

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Kathy Kingsley (Gray)

July 8, 2009

Ginny -- Sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nick Burns

July 8, 2009

Grandpa,
Everything has happened so quickly over the past few days. It's hard to believe that you are really gone and just feels like a bad dream. I only got to get close to you over the last couple years and feel like I just began to know all your history. I'm sure that's just the surface. I will miss you dearly, our conversations and stories. Until we meet again, you and gram take care of one another. Love, Nicholas

Jeff Zelka

July 7, 2009

Hey Burnsie, Very sorry to hear about your Dad. I know you have alot of good memories, they last forever! Take care all of you. Jeff and Sandy Zelka

Judy Nevlns

July 7, 2009

Patty, Sorry to hear the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Judy

Renee & Lorenzo Hodges

July 7, 2009

To the Burns Family:

May God take care of you all in this time of need. Remeber the good times, keep them in your heart, that is what will keep you all together and his memory alive.

God Bless
Renee & Lorenzo Hodges

Tracy Simmons

July 7, 2009

Owen & Andrea,
I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather. My thoughts are with you.

Deb & Hank Schultz

July 7, 2009

Kathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We know that you were always there to help your Dad. May you have peace in knowing that he is now happy to be with your Mom.

Kirsten Van Apeldoorn

July 7, 2009

Mr. & Mrs. B, John & Kristen,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. I know how much he meant to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love to you all, Kirsten, Rich, Emily & Lauren

sue leavenworth

July 6, 2009

Pat,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family. You were very good to you dad.

Sue leavenworth

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