Joseph J. Burns, 80, of North Port, Florida passed away Thursday, May 10, 2016 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. Joseph was born to Joseph Sr. and Charlotte Burns on June 2, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan. Joseph was a Korean War veteran who served proudly in the USMC. He was a member of the…
Continue Reading Joseph J. Burns, 80, of North Port, Florida passed away Thursday, May 10, 2016 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida.
Joseph was born to Joseph Sr. and Charlotte Burns on June 2, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan. Joseph was a Korean War veteran who served proudly in the USMC. He was a member of the American Legion Post 110, VFW post 5690 and Elks of Punta Gorda Lodge #2606. Joseph enjoyed life to the fullest and will forever be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Survivors include his children, Theresa Gennette of North Port, FL, Margaret Credit of MI, Kathryn Hearn of WA, Jim Burns of MI, Mary Hare of MI, David Burns of WA and Greg Burns of MI; a sister, Dolores Reichenbach of MI; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and his 1st wife and friend, Lola Burns of MI.
A Visitation will be held 3:00PM-5:00PM, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. A Scripture service with USMC Honors will follow at 5:00PM at the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida.
Friends and loved ones may visit at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.
Fred and Barbara T. Scott
left a message on June 4, 2016:
I had the pleasure to know and work with Joe at the CCSO for several years, Joe was one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure to call my friend. Joe always had a warm greeting and a smile as large as all outdoors for all he met. All that knew Joe are better for being a part of his life.
Condolences for the family.
I can see Joe's smiling face as he once again reunited with his Barbara.
Rest in peace my friend.
Fred and Barbara T. Scott
left a message on June 4, 2016:
I had the pleasure to work and know Joe and his predeceased wife Barbara for several years at the CCSO, am proud to call them treasured friends. Joe always had
a warm greeting and a smile as large as all outdoors to all he came into contact with.
I can see Joe's smiling face as he is reunited with his Barbara.
We are all better to have known Joe and Barbara.
Rest in peace my friend, we shall all remember you both.
Fred and Barbara T. Scott
left a message on June 4, 2016:
I had the pleasure to know and work with Joe for several years. Always had a smile on his face and cheerful greeting to all. Rest in peace my friend as you reunite with your dear Barbara.
Jo Ann Hopkins
left a message on May 14, 2016:
I remember when we first met Barb and Joe (Jim). Barb would call him Jim and I finally said "I thought your name is Joe?" Barb said his family calls him Jim. He and Irvin worked the CSA position in Englewood until the Sheriff felt the need to do away with the positions and purchase unneeded Sagways. What a loss to the community. Now Joe you are a blessing in Heaven and we will feel the loss here once again. Rest in our Father's arms.
Richard Mandley
left a message on May 14, 2016:
You and your family have my condolences, i couldn't help notice that you didn't include his wife of 30 years Barbara Burns nor his step children? Sometimes life is fair but the memories will remain. Karma will always come back around. RIP
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Christine Bubnick
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Peace and prayers for all of you.
Debra Schaible
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Joe you will be missed for sure. Your a kind and sweet soul.
Debra Schaible
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Joe was a kind and sweet soul. I will miss him and his wife Barbara.
Debra
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Joe was a kind soul.
Ingrid Sebastian // Svend Hansen
left a message on May 13, 2016:
The first time I met Joe he was with Barbara and they were doing something with the Sheriff's Office. What a wonderful man. I learned that he was Theresa's father and we were able to share many dinners out with them. He certainly lived life to the fullest. Every single time I saw him he had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. I'm sure when he gets where he is going, he will be greeted with a smile and a kind word.
Sarah ann credit dzikowski
left a message on May 13, 2016:
R.I.P grandpa
Terry L. Frey
left a message on May 13, 2016:
Joe was a ray of sunshine every time I saw him at district 3 where I volunteer as a clerk. He will be greatly missed by all his friends at the Charlotte County Sheriff's Dept. Of which there were many. Rest in peace my friend.
Christine Bubnick
left a message on May 13, 2016:
Blessings and peace to Joe Burns and your family. Thank you for your service-
Christine Bubnick VSU Charlotte County Sheriffs Office-Administrative Staff
Dave Burns
left a message on May 12, 2016:
Dad- I forgive you and I hope that you forgive me. Life is a treacherous journey full of personal battles, demons, potholes, accomplishments and failures. As you told me so often, life is short. That is very true. In a perfect world, we would all get along and reap God's Master Plan. The reality (as it turns out) is that we just want to survive with sword/shield in hand and tread water in this crazy world until we get to God's Garden. As for you departure dad....I leave you with the words of your father (Grandpa Burns). Your father always told me to never say good-bye. Good-bye is permanent (According to Grandpa Burns). Grandpa Burns reminded me to say "So-Long," instead.
So Dad, it is with a heavy heart that I say a fair and final "So-Long. " I hope to see you on the other side where there is peace, love and tranquility.....and maybe even share a beer!
Godspeed, dad!
Donald Stewart
left a message on May 12, 2016:
Love you dad.
Sheryl Thomas
left a message on May 12, 2016:
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Fred and Barbara T. Scott
left a message on June 4, 2016:
I had the pleasure to know and work with Joe at the CCSO for several years, Joe was one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure to call my friend. Joe always had a warm greeting and a smile as large as all outdoors for all he met. All that knew Joe are better for being a part of his life.
Condolences for the family.
I can see Joe's smiling face as he once again reunited with his Barbara.
Rest in peace my friend.
Fred and Barbara T. Scott
left a message on June 4, 2016:
I had the pleasure to work and know Joe and his predeceased wife Barbara for several years at the CCSO, am proud to call them treasured friends. Joe always had
a warm greeting and a smile as large as all outdoors to all he came into contact with.
I can see Joe's smiling face as he is reunited with his Barbara.
We are all better to have known Joe and Barbara.
Rest in peace my friend, we shall all remember you both.
Fred and Barbara T. Scott
left a message on June 4, 2016:
I had the pleasure to know and work with Joe for several years. Always had a smile on his face and cheerful greeting to all. Rest in peace my friend as you reunite with your dear Barbara.
Jo Ann Hopkins
left a message on May 14, 2016:
I remember when we first met Barb and Joe (Jim). Barb would call him Jim and I finally said "I thought your name is Joe?" Barb said his family calls him Jim. He and Irvin worked the CSA position in Englewood until the Sheriff felt the need to do away with the positions and purchase unneeded Sagways. What a loss to the community. Now Joe you are a blessing in Heaven and we will feel the loss here once again. Rest in our Father's arms.
Richard Mandley
left a message on May 14, 2016:
You and your family have my condolences, i couldn't help notice that you didn't include his wife of 30 years Barbara Burns nor his step children? Sometimes life is fair but the memories will remain. Karma will always come back around. RIP
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Christine Bubnick
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Peace and prayers for all of you.
Debra Schaible
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Joe you will be missed for sure. Your a kind and sweet soul.
Debra Schaible
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Joe was a kind and sweet soul. I will miss him and his wife Barbara.
Debra
left a message on May 14, 2016:
Joe was a kind soul.
Ingrid Sebastian // Svend Hansen
left a message on May 13, 2016:
The first time I met Joe he was with Barbara and they were doing something with the Sheriff's Office. What a wonderful man. I learned that he was Theresa's father and we were able to share many dinners out with them. He certainly lived life to the fullest. Every single time I saw him he had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. I'm sure when he gets where he is going, he will be greeted with a smile and a kind word.
Sarah ann credit dzikowski
left a message on May 13, 2016:
R.I.P grandpa
Terry L. Frey
left a message on May 13, 2016:
Joe was a ray of sunshine every time I saw him at district 3 where I volunteer as a clerk. He will be greatly missed by all his friends at the Charlotte County Sheriff's Dept. Of which there were many. Rest in peace my friend.
Christine Bubnick
left a message on May 13, 2016:
Blessings and peace to Joe Burns and your family. Thank you for your service-
Christine Bubnick VSU Charlotte County Sheriffs Office-Administrative Staff
Dave Burns
left a message on May 12, 2016:
Dad- I forgive you and I hope that you forgive me. Life is a treacherous journey full of personal battles, demons, potholes, accomplishments and failures. As you told me so often, life is short. That is very true. In a perfect world, we would all get along and reap God's Master Plan. The reality (as it turns out) is that we just want to survive with sword/shield in hand and tread water in this crazy world until we get to God's Garden. As for you departure dad....I leave you with the words of your father (Grandpa Burns). Your father always told me to never say good-bye. Good-bye is permanent (According to Grandpa Burns). Grandpa Burns reminded me to say "So-Long," instead.
So Dad, it is with a heavy heart that I say a fair and final "So-Long. " I hope to see you on the other side where there is peace, love and tranquility.....and maybe even share a beer!
Godspeed, dad!
Donald Stewart
left a message on May 12, 2016:
Love you dad.
Sheryl Thomas
left a message on May 12, 2016:
My Sympathy
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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