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Peter Burns Obituary

PETER W. BURNS Entered into rest on February 23, 2002 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Catherine A. Burns for 59 years. Loving father of Terry Burns, Kevin (Janet) Burns, Brian (Nancy) Burns, Sean (Lynne) Burns &the late Kathy Tasto. Loving father-in-law of Bob Tasto. Adoring grandfather of Nick, Matt, Elizabeth, Marie, Brian, Brett, Kathleen, Meghan, Erin and the late Sara. Proud US Marine Major of WWII, retired salesperson with Foremost McKesson for 35 yrs; love to play golf. Friends may visit after 4PM, Wed., Feb. 27th at Garden Chapel, 885 El Camino Real, So. SF where a Vigil Service will be held at 7PM. Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Veronica's Church, 434 Alida Way, So. SF on Thurs., Feb. 28 at 10 AM. Committal private. Contributions may be made to the Maryknoll Fathers, 2555 Webster Street, SF, CA 94102 or to the Parkinson's Institute, 1170 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Garden Chapel Funeral Directors (650) 583-2510

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Published by San Mateo County Times on Feb. 26, 2002.

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