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Thomas W. Burns
Thomas W.
Burns, 58 of Lorain passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009 at his home following
a short illness.
Mr. Burns was born on July 1, 1950 in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late
James W. and Helen P. (Nee Hovanec) Burns. He has lived in the Lorain area
for more than 50 years.
He was a 1968 graduate of Brookside High School and attended Lorain
County Community College for two years. He was a veteran of the United
States Marine Corps serving during the Viet Nam era.
Mr. Burns had been employed at Ford Motor Corp in Avon. He was a
member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Amvets Post 47, and the
United Auto Workers Union. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and
loved to play golf. He enjoyed music especially the performer Neil
Diamond.
He is survived by his daughters Nikki (Nick) Dertouzos of Avon, Mandy
Burns of Lorain, Holly (Dave) Smith also of Lorain, grandchildren Benjamin
Dertouzos, Gabby Smith, Michael Dertouzos, Tommy Evans, Carley Evans,
Breanna Rupert, Chris Smith, Adam Smith, his brother retired US Army
Colonel James (Sharron) Burns of Charlotte, North Carolina and sister
Elizabeth Torres of Lorain.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Beth
Ann (nee Merry) Burns on April 19, 2004.
Friends may call on Monday, May 11, 2009 from 4-8 pm in the Schwartz,
Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. A
Celebration of his Life will follow visitation on Monday evening at 8:00 PM
with Rev. Jimmy Madsen, co-pastor of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church,
officiating.
Burial will be private in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
near Seville, Ohio.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the New
Life Hospice, c/o Community Heath Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road,
Lorain, Ohio 44053 or First Lutheran Evangelical Church, 603 Washington
Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052 in his honor.
CONDOLENCES
From: DAVE ZURINSKY
Relation: FRIEND
TO THE FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD
I CAN ONLY REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WORKING
TOGETHER AT KERR BEVERAGE .
I SINCE HAVE MOVED HERE IN FLORIDA 1997 .THE LAST TIME
WE TALKED WAS WHEN HE LOST HIS SOUL MATE AND I CALLED
TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES MY PRAYERS ARE OUT TOO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU FOR I
TO LOST MY BROTHER THIS
PAST MARCH MAY GOD BLESS
DAVE ZURINSKY
3146 CANANDAIGUA TRAIL
LAKELAND FLORIDA 33810
From: Janet Wilbur and Family
Relation: Friend
Mandy, Holly and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your father. My thoughts and
prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Mandy - I remember when my father passed away you were such a great strength
to me. If you need anything I'm still at CCF so just let me know.
Love,
Janet Wilbur and Family
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