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Joseph Burns Obituary
He was the loving husband of Patricia A. Burns. The couple just celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on Jan. 29, 2020.
Born in Philadelphia, Joe was a son of the late Joseph and Jane Burns.
Joseph proudly served his country for 31 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, the Air Force for 13 years, and he spent 10 years on inactive reserve before retiring as Air Force Master Sergeant. Joseph was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism, the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in combat, and the Air Force Commendation Medal for Outstanding Achievement. Joe spent 15 years as a civil servant and was the air base operability officer for the 913 airlift wing at Willow Grove Military Station in Horsham, Pa.
Joe was a parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Warrington.
In his free time, Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, completing crossword puzzles, and working on his family tree. He also loved watching the Philadelphia Eagles and John Wayne movies, all while writing a book about his life story.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, Joe is survived by his children, Robert Burns (Debra), Catherine Stetto (Robert), Michael Burns, Patricia DiIenno (Dominic), Caroline Biancaniello (John), Michelle Gallagher (Stephen), Theresa Pyrih (Mark), 19 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a brother, John Burns.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Thomas Burns.
Joe will be missed by all.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Ave., Warrington, Pa., where his family will receive friends from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to St. Robert Bellarmine Church at the above address, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 (woundedwarriorproject.org).
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Amy Lutz
March 2, 2020
To Patricia, Michelle, Bryanna and the rest of the family:
Sending so much love to you all during this difficult time.
I pray the wonderful memories will help brighten the dark days ahead.
Love to all.
Marge Lester
March 1, 2020
Joe was a great man . Never a dull moment when he was around . He would go out of his way to help anyone . When I would come for a visit from Virginia he always made myself and my family feel so welcome . He would be the first one to get up in the morning so he could get to the bakery and donut shop to get us the sweets that we could get in Virginia . He made several trips with Pat to Virginia to come see all of the family that lives here . He was always the driver and would bring as many cousins that would fit in the car . He will be greatly missed . He will have everyone in Heaven laughing at his jokes . Marge Lester
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