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Isadore Burns Obituary

Burns, Isadore Sr. ALBANY Isadore Burns Sr., 81 of Albany, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at St. Peter's Hospital after battling a long term illness. Born in Halifax Va., he was the son of the late Charles Burns Sr. and Sarah Burns. He is survived by his wife Josie Burns; four children, Isadore Burns Jr., Rhonda Campbell, Josita Walker, and Cornell Burns; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He loved to drive and work on cars, and loved being the Pastor for his church, The Church of God Deliverance Through Christ in Albany. Special thanks to the staff at St. Peter's Hospital. Services for Pastor Burns will be Wednesday, March 17, in New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church 160 Sheridan Ave., Albany. Calling hours 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Service, 11 a.m. Pandemic restrictions will be observed with mask worn, social distancing practiced and occupancy limit.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 16, 2021.

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Rev. Dr. Robert & Phyllis Bradley

March 29, 2021

To Josie and family we thank God for loaning us the gift of Isadore's life which has been a wonderful blessing to all. May he rest in heavenly peace.

Catherine Plummer

March 17, 2021

Izzy, I am so sorry about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
Catherine Plummer

Georgia Callahan

March 17, 2021

Izzy....so sorry to read about your dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolences to you and your family.

Andrew and Lola Gibson

March 17, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of Pastor Burns passing, our deepest condolences to your family May GOD continue to bless you and comfort you through this difficult time.

Joanne (wolfinger) cahalan

March 16, 2021

Isadore & family, I am so so sorry for your loss! I didn't know your dad, but I went to albany high school with you isadore. We were friends back in the day. You were such a nice person, I'm sure your dad was a great person as well! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Joanne (wolfinger) Cahalan

Robin A. Foy-Myers

March 16, 2021

To Aunt Josie, Junior, Rhonda, Josita, and Cornell. Uncle Isadore will be missed he was my Fathers brother from another Mother, and we (Robin, Michelle and Putt) are thankful for that. I remember when my Mom and Dad were in the mist of their fight Uncle Isadore was there for them. His calls and visits made their day. Rest easy Uncle Isadore.

Isadore burns

March 16, 2021

My deepest condolences and sympathies to the burns family on behalf of my father isadore burns sr he was a great man with a wonderful personality may my father continue to rip

Kathy Varone

March 16, 2021

Izzy- so very sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Calling hours

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church

160 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY

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11:00 a.m.

New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church

160 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY

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75 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12210

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