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Lee Burns Obituary
Dec 16, 2024
Beloved husband of the late Lenore Ann (nee Benson) Burns. Loving father of D. Christopher (Karen) and Timothy S. (Mary Rose). Devoted Papa of Alexander (Ashley), Amanda Ann, Zachary, Nicholas as well as Megan (John), Michael (Tawny), Matthew (Alexis), Michael and Jennifer; and great-grandfather of Jack, Madeline, Mason, Vincenzo, Santino and Vita. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation will take place on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 4 to 7 pm, at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 21st, at 10 am, at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster, NY 14086. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Lee served honorably in The United States Armed Forces. Memorials may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
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