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Born in Hartford, son of the late Herman and Dorothy (Barry) Burk, he was raised there and graduated from Weaver High School, Class of 1953, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had been employed by the Birken Manufacturing Company, Bloom-field, starting as a bench grinder and retiring after 35 years as executive vice president of production.
Robert was a licensed real estate agent. He served many years as Windsor Locks' civil defense director and on the Windsor Locks Redevelopment Agency. In addition, he was a Boy Scout leader in Windsor for many years and was a former member of Windsor Lodge 2060 BPOE. He enjoyed spending time at his lake home in Monterey, Mass.
He leaves three daughters, Linda Sendobry of Stafford, Lisa Burk and her husband, Jerry Barney, of Torrington, and Laura Nolan of Windsor Locks; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His family will receive friends Sunday, July 28, 2013, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St., Suffield.
Family and friends may gather Monday, July 29, 2013, 9 a.m. at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 52 South Elm St., Windsor Locks. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Windsor Locks.
Contributions may be made to the Windsor Locks Lions Club Ambulance, 401 Spring St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096.
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Lori Lodola Allen
August 6, 2013
Linda, Lisa, and Laura, I love you all and although I'm physically far away, you all have my thoughts and prayers with you and your loved ones. Miss you and sending big hugs.
Paul and Lois Lodola
August 2, 2013
Dear Laura, Lisa and Family:
We regret that we are unable to attend in person to express our sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Sincerely,
Marinone Family
July 27, 2013
Linda, Laura and Lisa and your families,
Sorry about your loss. Bob will be missed by many.
July 27, 2013
Sorry for your loss , God bless your family .
Paul Pfaffenbichler , South Boston , Mass.
Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home
July 27, 2013
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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