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Matthew Burns Obituary
May 20, 1920 - Nov. 19,2007
Matthew J. ''Matt" Burns Jr., 87, Bradenton since 1972, formerly of Fredonia, N.Y., died Nov. 19, 2007.
No services are planned.
Survivors include brothers John J. and Charles E., both of Buffalo, N.Y., and Donald W. of Bradenton.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War and a member of the American Legion.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 4955 State Road 64, East Bradenton, FL 34208.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26th Street Chapel, in charge.
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Yvonne 7 Morris Stone
November 23, 2007
Matt, will miss you, you are a true gentlemen. Keep rolling those strikes and keep that smile.
Yvonne & Stoney
Donald E Grenier
November 23, 2007
Matt..We will miss you and your unique bowling style this season and in the future. Your were fun to be around. God speed. From another Legionaire and Air Force Veteran.
Gene Clark
November 22, 2007
Hi Matt. When we hear thunder we will think of you. You were a good bowling buddy.
Gladys & Roy Peckham
November 22, 2007
We love you dear heart and will miss you. When it thunders we will hear you knocking them down--hope they are all strikes. Peace be with you. Your Swan Lake bowlers and friends.
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