Robert M. "Bob" Burton of Newburgh, passed away at his home with his family by his side on July 2, 2024. He was 78.
Bob was born in Lorain, Ohio on February 22, 1946 to the late Raymond E. Burton and Helen T. Feeley. Bob retired as an Installer for Verizon in Newburgh. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Bob volunteered for Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Vet to Vet Program as well as liaison for the GBS Foundation. He was Past Exalted Ruler of the Newburgh Elks. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife Joan at home; children, Michelle E. Gulla (Andrea) and Matthew E. Burton (Andrea); grandchildren, Michael Burton, Logan Burton, Elizabeth Gulla, Nicholas Gulla and Moet Pucino; brothers, Raymond Burton and Timothy Burton (Carol); nieces Erinn Lennon (Wayne) and Kristen Hergenhan; sister in law, Mary Hergenhan.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, First wife Harriet Burton; sisters, Joan Burton and Marilyn Burton.
Visitation will be held on Sunday July 7, 2024 from 2-6 PM at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard Street Walden, NY 12586. (845) 778-3811 gridleyhoran.com
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday July 8, 2024 at 11 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Church 433 S. Plank Rd. Newburgh, NY 12550
Burial to follow at Wallkill Valley Cemetery, Rte 52 Walden, NY
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550.