David Burns Obituary

David Jeffrey Burns more commonly known as Redsey to his family and friends, was born in Baltimore May 28 1958. Reds passed away on December 17, 2022 of colon cancer. Reds is survived by his wife of 31 years, Wina Reeve Burns. Reds was the second child of four to Robert Burns (deceased) and Elaine Burns. Reds attended St. Marys Govans, then onto Loyola Blakefield graduating in '76. Attending Mt. Saint Marys College playing attack, Reds became an All American in '80. Reds was then inducted into the Hall of Fame at The Mount in '86. Redsey's beaming personality and infectious smile made him a legend on the York Road corridor as a bartender. Reds had a love and passion for golf, playing at Eagles Nest with his Dad. Reds and his wife, Wina moved to Florida in 2010 where he continued to bartend. Easily making new friends and reestablished his legend status. Reds passed peacefully surrounded by family and close friends in his home overlooking his beloved pool and putting green. Reds is survived by his wife Wina Burns of Lutherville, his mother Elaine Burns, his brother Michael Burns, his sister Meghan Burns, four nieces and three nephews.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 8, 2023.

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Mark T Preziosi

February 24, 2023

Redsey was one of the first friends that Paul and I made, at LHS. I , too , remember that great smile, and just happy so that it made you happy. Me and Paul( as Dizzy Dean would say about his brother), and Reds were on the same midfield, for at least 2 years, under the coaching of Radar, and Mr. Stewart. The" best midfield ever"....we would say....probably not , but to the 3 of us , it was. Now he is playing catch with Paul. This midfield will be on the biggest, best field of all one day. For now though, I will continue to strive to honor Redsey in the current field.

Mark Conner

January 11, 2023

Heaven has gained a new member of their Greeting Party. Redsey "Dave" (never heard him called Dave) Burns was one of the good ones. A St. Mary's Boy and a Loyola Don, Reds was a bright light every day. He was always grinning, usually with raised eyebrows, as though he were waiting for you to deliver the funniest punchline he'd ever heard. I can see him now in a St. Mary's classroom, in his white shirt and navy clip-on tie, horsing around in Sister Anina's class but somehow always evading her wrath. And I can even better see him parking his VW Bug on the slight hill across from Wheeler Hall at LHS, leaving it aimed downhill so that after his last class, he could hop in, drift about 20 feet, pop the clutch, and take off for Govans. Reds did his time at "The Mount" (another St. Mary's) and then went on to make the world a funnier and happy place. Vale, Reds Burns, until we are all together again, and we meet as you lead the Welcome Committee on the other side. No better man for the job.

Joe Cunningham

January 9, 2023

I spent many hours in the Burns house with Reds as a child. For whatever reason, they were able to get WDCA Channel 20 out of Washington and we watched the original Frankenstein flicks. What a kick that was at the time. I guess they had a better TV antenna! Lately I had hooked up again with Reds via Facebook and it turns out we were very simpatico with respect to politics and the current culture. i was wondering why he had gone silent lately. So this is very sad news and all one can say is Rest in Peace and hopefully there is golf in heaven, and no waiting for tee times. My condolences to the Burns family. Prayers for all of you.

Kevin Chenoweth

January 9, 2023

God bless you Reds, Rest in Peace, your sense of humor and beaming personality made my life happier, cant beat that!

Barry Adams

January 9, 2023

I've know Redsey for 30 years and I he always had a quick wit and a broad smile. Visited him and Wina at their home in Ft. Lauderdale and they were great hosts. Redsey was really proud of his golf Green next to the pool. We had a great time hitting plastic golf balls over the pool playing closest to the pin. He will be missed.

meg

January 8, 2023

Wina, All the Gilmore's are so sorry to hear about Regs. He was full of life and loved by all he met. He & brother Michael had a true friendship and together had a lot of great times and memories-they both are miss so much.

Joe Daley

January 8, 2023

Our condolences to the Burn´s Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Redsey played for Baltimore Lacrosse Club, after college, and he was a great player and person that I spent many hours with after practices and games back in those days!!! His exploits and infectious personality served him well!!! I remember fondly hanging out with him at the Baltimore Irish Festivals and at the Preakness after BLC played in the infield!!!

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