Name: Visitation for Lawrence F. "Burgie" Burgess
Start: 2021-05-15T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-05-15T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church

Lawrence F. "Burgie" Burgess, 74, of West West Terrace, Branch Township, passed away Saturday, May 8, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

He was born July 15, 1946, in Pottsville, a son of the late Virginia (Pauly) and Robert Burgess.

He was the husband of Gail Marie (Percala) Burgess.

He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy.

He was a retired railroad dispatcher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Burgess, and a sister, Marsha Breckenridge.

Larry is survived by his wife, Gail; two sons, Jason, husband of Jennifer Burgess, and Joshua Burgess; grandchildren, Jacob, Julia and John Burgess. He is also survived by two sisters, Rose, wife of Michael Auer, and Kristine, wife of Eric Pothering; two brothers, Dennis Burgess and Francis Burgess; nieces and nephews.

A Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Gregory J. Noga as celebrant. Visitation shall be from 8 a.m. until the time of service Saturday. In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, all recommended social distancing, mask requirements and public safety guidelines will be followed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Larry Burgess Memorial Fund, 1800 W. Market St., Pottsville, PA 17901, or Venmo @larryburgessmemorialfund. One-hundred percent of the memorial fund money will go towards a Cross Country award given out to a Minersville Area High School senior beginning in 2022. Interment with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Republican & Herald from May 11 to May 12, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Burgess

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13 Entries

Bill Lucas

May 13, 2021

Dear Gail and family Larry was a true gentleman,always enjoyed talking to him. never changed from when we went to grade school together till the end. will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him

Kurt and Marsha

May 12, 2021

We are very sorry for the loss of your Father. May our Lord bring you comfort and peace. And your memories make you smile.

Barry Howard

May 11, 2021

Larry and I spent many years working together. I will always remember his laugh and sense of humor a great friend and brother railroader. Until we meet again Burgie God Bless

Karen and Joe Steranko

May 11, 2021

Gail we are so sorry for your loss, know that you have relatives that care, know that you have our deepest condolences and prayers.

Aunt Kat and daughter Bonny

May 11, 2021

We were saddened to hear the news of Burgie's passing. We offer our deepest sympathies to Gale and family. Rest in peace Burgie as you were one of my mom's favorites! She always loved you and Gale!

John Chipriano

May 11, 2021

My condolences to Gail and the Burgess family. I graduated high school with Larry and Gail. I had relocated and saw them at our 40th reunion. A great couple. Stay well Gail and cherish your marriage memories. God bless.

Jim McCartney

May 11, 2021

Gail and family,
Larry and I worked together for many years as train dispatchers. All those nights were a little easier working with him! We roomed together in Jersy at "The Ranch" and thru that I gained 3 brothers I never had. I will never forget him! Rest in Peace Burgie! Till we meet again.
Jimmymac

Robert and Mary Beck

May 10, 2021

We are saddened by the news of Larry passing on. We met and started working together in 1990 with Conrail. He was a genuine, caring, loving man who I was privileged to call my friend. His sense of humor and energy kept all of us at "The Ranch" sane! I will always hear him saying "hey Beck" with that contagious smile of his. We will keep Gail and the family in our prayers. Love, Bob and Mary

Glenn Ward

May 10, 2021

My deepest sympathy to the Burgess family. Larry was a fellow Dispatcher and always a nice guy to talk with.

Rose Matta

May 10, 2021

My sincere condolences to Gail and all of Burgie's family and friends. Burgie was a childhood friend from the early 60's when we hung out together with Kathy Merchant, Todd Merchant, and Marcia Burgess. I have very fond memories of him and the times we shared as teenagers. RIP Burgie!