He was a graduate of Warsaw High School. Robert worked for various businesses in the area starting out as a crop and dairy farmer in Warsaw, (GLF) the former Agway Petroleum in Perry, owned and operated Burns Petroleum in Perry from the late 1950’s until 1975, Griffith Oil, Kittinger Furniture in Castile, caretaker for Grace Cemetery in Castile and retired from the Village of Castile. He was a former Chairman for the Town of Castile Planning Board. He enjoyed cutting wood, woodworking, reading and hunting.
He is survived by 2 sons; Alan G. (Kathy) Burns, Eddy R. (Joyce) Burns both of Castile; 2 daughters Linda L. Tepley of Ft. Collins, CO., Sandra F. Mandzuk of Barton, NY; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 12:00-2:00PM on Saturday January 27, 2018 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM. He will be laid to rest in Warsaw Cemetery in Warsaw.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility (Activities Fund) 400 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or to the Castile Rescue Squad P.O. Box 338 Castile, New York 14427. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.
