JOSEPH D. BURNS

BURNS, JOSEPH D. 62 - of West Creek, passed away at home on Friday August 20, 2010. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ before moving to West Creek 31 years ago. He was a Navy Veteran from 1964 to1972 receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Medal Color w/Palm) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device, a National Defense Service Medal; and after retiring from the Navy went to work for the Ocean County Utilities Authority as an Industrial Mechanic. He was a member of the Manahawkin Moose Lodge, attended Calvary Baptist Church; he was a Boy Scout Leader for eight years, and enjoyed gardening, barbecuing, family get-togethers, and fixing things. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Anita Burns, parents Joseph Francis Burns and Ruth Irene Murphy, brother Kenneth Burns a sister Carolyn James and Foster brother James Judd. He is survived by his loving wife of six years Janie Burns, sons Jason Donald Burns (Megan) and Thomas Francis Burns (Jordon), brothers George Burns (Candy), and Neil Burns, sister Mary Bernandine Lindsey (Tom), stepsons Scott and Noah Sebastinas, and grandchildren Addisyn and Austin. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends and a special great-nephew Ryan Buckley. A funeral service will be held on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 10:45am at Maxwell Funeral Home 160 Mathistown Rd Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087, followed by burial at West Creek Cemetery. Viewing hours will be on Wednesday August 25 from 7 to 9pm and beginning at 9:45am Thursday. For driving directions or to send condolences please go to www.maxwellfuneralhome.com