Obituary of William J. Burns

William J. Burns Sr., age 92, of Brooklyn entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 14, 2019. Mr. Burns was born April 17, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY. He is the son of the late William and the late Mary A (Wallace) Burns. Proud US Navy WWII Veteran. Dedicated first grade detective with the NYPD. Beloved husband of 70 years to Frances (Avallone) Burns. Loving father of William J. Burns (Kathleen) and Robert F. Burns (Mary). Cherished grandfather of Meghan (Jason), Lindsay (Joseph) and Shannon. Treasured great grandfather of Antony, Jason, Matthew and Michael.

Reposing Wednesday, October 16 from 2-5 and 7-9 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home, 3024 Quentin Road, Brooklyn.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 17 at St. Brendan R.C. Church, 1525 East 12th Street, Brooklyn.

Burial to immediately follow at St Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.

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