Brian Earl Burger

FUNERAL HOME

Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton

310 Thames St.

Groton, Connecticut

Brian Burger Obituary

Groton - Brian Earl Burger, 61, 0f 75 Tollgate Road, Groton, died Thursday evening, Feb. 2, 2006, at his residence.

He was born March 8, 1944, in Beatrice, Nebr., the son of Earl F. and Irene E. (Newburn) Burger.

Mr. Burger served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, retiring on June 30, 1988. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission, the invasion of Grenada, and Operation Ernest Will.

He married Virginia M. (Blonde) Burger at St. Monica's Church in South Boston on Nov. 14, 1965.

He is a member of the Submarines Veterans, the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Montville, the Boy Scouts of America, and the National Rifle Association.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Lisa S. Foster and her husband, Michael, of Gales Ferry, Christine M. Bata and her husband, Ron, of Taftville, and Tracy Anne Burger of Groton; three brothers, Terry Burger of Beatrice, Nebr., Bruce Burger of Redding, Calif., and Jan Burger of Lincoln, Nebr.; seven grandchildren, Timothy and Jonathan Foster, Brian DeSilva, Ronnie, Kendria, Tyler, and Todd Bata; and a granddog, Shaggy Burger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church with Military Honors by the Antique Veterans. Burial will full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday evening at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Dr., Groton CT 06340.

Please visit www.Byles.com for obituary, directions, or to send a note of condolence to the family.

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Published by The Day on Feb. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Burger

10 Entries

Wendy Rose

February 14, 2006

Ginny - I'm sending condolences on behalf of the Newburn family of the Sacramento area. (My father is Irene's brother/Brian's uncle.) We were all sad to hear the news.

Andrea Mallon

February 6, 2006

Dearest Ginny and family, My mom and I send our condolences. You and yours are in our prayers at this time of sorry. May Our Lord's blessings be upon you. Love, Andrea & Angela

Terry Burger

February 6, 2006

Born on the rolling wheat fields of Nebraska at rest on the shore

of the majestic Atlantic. Through

his short life a proud and noble man. He was the eldest of four

brothers, I being the middle brother was the one that always had

to tag along, whether it be on a

fishing expedition or a trapline, he always took me along without

considering it a burden. I have

many fine memories that will always

be cherished. He gave me a first

tattoo that i still carry, (mother

had a fit) I looked up too and admired him and followed his footsteps into the Navy during a

trying time in our country's history. Though I only served for

one enlistment he made it a decorated distinguished career. He

is survived by precious family and

friends and will be greatly missed

but forever remembered.

Brother Terry

Gail Breslin

February 6, 2006

Dear Tracy

Please accept my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Dad, Husband, Grandfather etc. In this most difficult time, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love to you all - GBREZ

Phil & Vicki Stein

February 5, 2006

Dear Ginny and Family,

Please accept our condolences on the death of Brian. It is a very difficult time for all of you. Have comfort in knowing that you did all you could to make his days comfortable. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Melissa Jarvis-Crawford

February 5, 2006

Tracy and Family -

Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I know exactly what you are all feeling. I cried for an hour when I recieved Pam's email. I wish I could give you all a great big hug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please, let me know if there is anything you need. God Bless!

Love,

Missy

Betsy Anderson

February 4, 2006

A Loyal Friend, an Older Brother, a "'Til Death Do Us Part" Husband To a Wife Who Stood By His Side, Encouraged His Hopes, Eased His Pain, and Helped Him Cross Over With Love, Comfort and Dignity... Even though Her Heart Ached for Him to Stay...A Father to Three Wonderful Daughters who Thought Everybody's Dad Skateboarded with them When They Came Home From Sea...a Wise Grandfather who Taught those children to Respect and Embrace the Rythmns of Nature. He was a True Sailor's Sailor. His Fierce and Unwavering Belief in His Country Made A Difference. This is Brian E. Burger. I am Proud to have known him. I will miss him dearly.

Paul Anderson

February 4, 2006

Brian was a friend of mine since 1970. I miss him. He'll always be in my memories. I share in you saddness, you are my family and always will be.

Pam Dugas

February 4, 2006

I work with Tracy in the Toddler classroom. I lost my father when I was 16 years old, so I understood where she was coming from during this difficult time.We had many heart felt conversations where I lent a listening ear and shared my own exprerience with her. I want to express my prayers and condolences to the Burger family. God Bless you all and may he now be at Peace.

Grover "Woody" Woodward

February 4, 2006

Virgina and family,

Sandy and I are sure sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I always thought very highly of him and it was a pleasure serving with him on the USS Groton. You are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.

God be with you

Woody & Sandy

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