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1946
2013
Forever best friend and husband of Maria A. (nee Monaco). Devoted and proudest dad of Lisa (Billy) and Bob, Jr. (Gina), and Pop-Pop of Erin, Jack, Sarah, and Julia, whom he always said "made my life complete". Bob was a funeral director, owner, and partner at the Burns Funeral Home in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia, which was founded in 1939 by his parents, Martin J., Sr. and Grace R. (nee McNeill). He worked compassionately and tirelessly in his family's business his entire life. Anyone who met with Bob always came away with the same feeling "He's just a nice guy.". He loved his family, friends, having fun, and was fun to be around. We are all going to miss Bob but will remember him with a smile. He is also survived by his 3 partners and brothers Martin J. Jr., Gerard J., Joseph J. and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday evening, 5-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8-9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
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63 Entries
Francis Groarke
September 7, 2019
Always remember your kindness to me at Holy Name. Father Francis
DIANE SOTHERN CANNING
September 26, 2013
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,YOU ARE ALL WONDERFUL PEOPLE I JUST HEARD LASTNIGHT.
Anna Costa
September 21, 2013
Dear Maria and family, my heart is so saddened to hear this news. my thoughts and prayers are with you andyour enire family. he was so in love with Maria, and when Erin was born, oh boy he was the proudest PopPop. I loved cutting his beautiful white hair for years at Pileggi. He always had some pretty good jokes. But most of all, was his love for his Maria and family.
God bless you all, and may you rest in peace Mr. Burns.
Anna R (Fischer)Costa
joan Theuer
September 19, 2013
Bobby Burns is not here to take care of our families. What a difference he made in this world He will be missed. He was truly a wonderful man. Maria and family ,I am so sorry. Joan Golderer Theuer
September 15, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Tom & Jackie Ciarrocchi
Carole Ann Davis
September 14, 2013
My condolences to the Burns family. May God Bless you through your grief. May Robert J. Burns R.I.P.
September 14, 2013
Marty and family I am sorry for your brother's passing. It is a difficult time and will keep you in my prayers.
Ellie Gerulsky Rudolph
September 14, 2013
Sincere sympathy for the burns family. We grew up with Bobby and we have used his services for family funerals. A caring friend. McManus & Edwards family
Rose Altimari-Cavalieri
September 14, 2013
Maria and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of your husband and dad get you through this grievous time.
September 14, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the entire Burns family. I will always remember Bob's kindness and compassion in our times of sorrow.
Pat (Brunkel) Pomroy
September 14, 2013
I am deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Burns. He was always smiling, kind, and a true gentleman. Always had a funny story and spoke about his family in such a loving, sweet way. Bob Burns was definitely at the top of "my favorite member" list at TFCC! God bless you! Lisa Brauckmann
September 14, 2013
Bobby, you were always such a wonderful man to us....Frank & Marilyn Boyle
John LaMelza
September 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Burns Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Laura Lamelza
September 13, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Bob Burns was a great guy who helped my family during our loss. I will never forget how much he helped me during my fathers funeral when I was 13. He taught me how to deal with situations during stressful and trying times. Be strong and remember the good. He helped so many families that came to him for help. God bless Bob and his family. He will be missed.
Marlene Bryan-Armbruster
September 13, 2013
Mr. Burns was a wonderful person and will be truly missed by so many people. Mr. Burns was a very kind and gentle person. He and his brothers went to school with my father and his brothers, and I loved when Mr. Burns would tell me stories of their childhood and all of the shenanigans they got into. When I lost my father – Bobby Burns was there, he was there for so many people. He was a best friend to my mom when they were kids. I always looked forward to seeing him and his wife at their granddaughters dance studio and performances, he always had a kind word to say or he would share his beautiful smile with you. I will continue to keep his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
September 13, 2013
To all the Burns family, with a history that dates back many years, I send most sincere prayers of comfort. I was Marie (Sis)Foley when I baby sat all the boys. Martin Sr. and Grace were very special people who offered care and consolation for so many Foley family members thru the years. Now, living in New Jersey, I last saw Bob as he buried my brother Ray and his wife this year from Holy Name. The Burns boys are a credit to Marty and Grace. Fondly, Marie Foley-Nielsen, Toms River NJ
Sue and Bill Hawthorne
September 12, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to you Gerry and your family.....
September 12, 2013
Our thoughts are with the Burns Family.I was hoping to reconnect with Bobby at Father Judge Reunion.Jerry O'Connor
mary donnelly
September 12, 2013
May all the kindness, comfort and concern this gentleman showed to others in their time of need come back to his loved ones at this saddest of times. R.I.P

Kathy & Pete Mastropietro
September 12, 2013
Burns & Westervelt Families - Please know we are thinking of you all and our hearts are breaking for you. Bob will be missed by all that knew and loved him . Bobby was one of the BEST story & joke tellers. SUCH a wonderful man. As Mark mentioned "Our family has lost one Hell of Man". You all have a Guardian Angel now to watch over you and your families to keep you safe. This photo is a blast from the past and of many good memories. So sorry for your loss.
September 12, 2013
Maria, Lisa, Bobby, Marty, Gerry, Joe, my heart is broken at your loss and our loss. He was a wonderful and caring gentle man. Know you are all remembered in my prayers. Blessings S. Nicoletta Maria (Holy Name)
September 12, 2013
Dear Aunt Maria, Lisa and Bob: We are thinking and praying for all of you and your families. Uncle Bob was a terrific fun loving person and will be deeply missed by all of us. I know you are going to miss him dearly. If you need anything at all, please let us know. We are here for you now.
Love, Karen Ray Ryan and Eric Dasch
Meryl (Cohen) Simon
September 12, 2013
Maria, Lisa and Bobby: So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the Burns family. Bob was a great man and will always be in your hearts.
Gerry & John Simonet
September 12, 2013
I am sorry about your loss but I will always remember Bob he help me so much with the loss of my daughter Loretta death in 1994 I will never forget every thing he has done for our Family
Gerry & John Simonet
September 12, 2013
To the Burns Family, we are so sad to hear the news of Bobby passing. Bobby and your family are the people who have gotten our family through many many darkest hours. Bobby had a heart of gold and we are honored to have known him. You are in our hearts and prayers. The Gallagher Family
charlotte devlin
September 12, 2013
for a great man
September 12, 2013
bob always made you feel comfortable and at ease in your daekest times, prayers to him and his family. he will be sadly missed.
charlotte devlin
Mark Mastropietro
September 11, 2013
The Mastropietro Family wishes to send their deepest sympathy to Maria, Lisa, and Bobby.. The world has loss one of the most genuine and heart felt people you would ever meet. Every time we were in his presence whether a family celebration where he would put a great big smile on your face or to helping the our family when we buried our loved one he always knew how to make you feel special. Bobby you will surely be missed!
Mastropietro Family
Jeanne Golden
September 11, 2013
To the Burns family; My deepest sympathy on the passing of Bob. he was so gracious with the funeral of my husband & my mother.Nothing is to much for the Burns family in time of sorrow. Rest in peace Bob. Mrs Jeanne Golden
September 11, 2013
Patricia kramer
September 11, 2013
So sorry for you and your family's great loss. I'm from Columbia Ave directly across from your family's funeral home and my sister and brother grew up with Bobby and the brothers. Bobby presided over my mother's funeral and was a great comfort to our family...Sincerely Denise Ebinger-McCandless.
September 11, 2013
Maria and family, We are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We have always felt blessed to have such great neighbors. You will be in our prayers.
Rick and Lisa Paul and family
Tom McCarthy
September 11, 2013
My Deepest Sympathy to Maria & family & all who knew this good man. I met Bobby as freshman at Judge in '59. From deer hunting in Blackwell ,to golfing , or funerals, our paths have crisscrossed for 50 years. Bobby Burns was a solid guy & good friend.I'm sure he's basking in the warmth of the face of God this day. Tommy McCarthy
Michael and Chris Wyshywaniuk
September 11, 2013
We both send our prayers and thoughts to your family at your time of sorrow.
Walt and Nancy Fenton
September 11, 2013
to the Burns Family sorry for your lose, I grew up with Bobby in FishTown ,always a pleasant man with that big smile, rest in peace Bobby, FishTown will surely miss you
Cathy Theuer
September 11, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 11, 2013
Dear Gina, Bob , Sarah and Julia, So sorry for your loss. God bless all of you.
Love,
Uncle Ed and Aunt Carol
Johnny Hots
September 11, 2013
With deepest sympathy. We loved Bob and he will be extremely missed by all of us.
Denise Gray
September 11, 2013
Dear Bob,Gina and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God Bless him and he rest in peace.
Love,
Denise, Theresa and Kristen
September 11, 2013
So very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Mike and Barb Wozniak
September 11, 2013
WE ARE ALL SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB'S PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND WHO ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND FUNNY THINGS TO SAY EVEN IF IT WAS A SAD TIME , HE ALWAYS MADE YOU FEEL BETTER. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH MARIA, LISA, BOBBY AND ALL THE FAMILIES, JACK & JOAN PENROSE & FAMILY
Pamela Carey
September 11, 2013
Bob and Gina,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Faul Family
September 11, 2013
We are so devastated to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great friend and a wonderful person, you always wanted to be around him! He always had a smile and a funny comment with constant kindness and compassion. He will be greatly missed and know that we are here if you need anything. We were so lucky to have known such a great man! I know he is now sitting next to his friend Kass sharing a laugh.
Love, Rich, Justine, Richie & Finn
mike m
September 11, 2013
To the Burns Family you were always very compassionate in providing services to my family over the years I hope you receive the same compassion in your time in need
September 11, 2013
So very sorry to hear this news about Bobby. My sincere sympathy to his wife, my dear friend Maria, and to the entire Burns family. Angel Porreca
John & Peg Mercurio
September 11, 2013
Bobby,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With love,
Mr. & Mrs. M
John & Eileen
September 11, 2013
To the Burns Family so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He will be sadly missed
September 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to The entire Burns Family. Bob was truly a great person, and blessing to have known. Your friends at M&T Bank
Joe Vespa
September 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burns Family. Have nothing but good memories of Bob.
Jayne and Joe Vespa
September 11, 2013
Dear Maria, So very sorry to hear of Bob passing. He was a good person, and I enjoyed working with him. Bob was always concerned about you and the family. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Your friend, Maria Rosa
September 11, 2013
Dear Burns Family,Sorry for your loss and sadness, remember Bob and his dad from the eighties. Sincere sympathy. Bart H. Cavanagh Sr.
September 11, 2013
So sorry to here about Bob's death. He was truly a great guy and a wonderful colleague that I had the pleasure of working with on occasion. Sorry I am out of the country at the present time but my thoughts are with entire Burns family. Carl Price (Galzerano Funeral Home)
Carl Price
September 11, 2013
So sorry to here about Bob's death. He was truly a great guy and a wonderful colleague that I had the pleasure of working with on several occasions, as well as the entire Burns family. I am out of the country at the present time but my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Carl Price ( Galzerano Funeral Home)
Pat Livewell
September 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burns Family. We are truly sorry for your loss. Bob wii always be remembered for his kindness to our family.
Sincerely, j
John & Pat Livewell and family
September 10, 2013
Marie, Lisa and Bobby #2: Thats how I will always remember the Greatest Neighbors in the World. Marie you and Bob were always nice and compansionate towards me. I will always remember feeling comfortable being around all of you and especially Big Bob, who always made us laught with his Steve Martin impressions and jokes. He truly love you all and will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of the good guys!
- Jeannie (Brunell) Perlstein, Hatfield, PA
Francis Groarke
September 10, 2013
Maria, Lisa & Bobby,
So sad to hear this news of Bob passing. He was such a kind and caring person that touched many lives both professionally and personally. He will be deeply missed and always remembered.
Father Francis, St Thomas the Apostle
Bob Buglak
September 10, 2013
Mrs. B, Bobby, Lisa, and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr B is one in a billion. I was grateful that I was part of his and all your lives. Thank you for all the memories and laughs
Trisha
September 10, 2013
Maria, Lisa & Bobby,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Bobby was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly. Love, Trisha
September 10, 2013
Maria,Lisa and Bobby:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was such a wonderful man. He was always such a happy guy and always had a smile for everyone. We have so many great memories to hold on to of family get togethers. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Alan and Eileen Kazlauskas and family and Helen Monaco
September 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
God has promised very soon he will swallow up death forever.
Sincerely,
JRWS-PA
Brenda/Joe Beatrice
September 10, 2013
Maria, God Bless you and your Family. Bobby will be missed by so many people that he touched. Love Brenda, Joe, Christina and Joey...........
Carolyn/Joe Gawronski
September 10, 2013
Maria,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Bobby will be truly missed.
Dianne, Tom, Luke & Mark Sliwowski
September 10, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for the Burns Family. Bob was a great guy. We will really miss him as a great next door neighbor in Ocean City, good friend & great man. We have so many good memories of Bob. God bless a great man & The Burns Family.
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