Thomas Robert Burns' Obituary
Thomas Robert Burns, age 79, was born on July 15, 1938 and passed away on June 22, 2018. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and his son, Michael. Surviving are three children, Linda Bothen, Gary (Sharlynn) Burns and Jennifer Burns; grandchildren, Rebecca Diaz, Kimberly (Will) Zuziak, Ryan (Kelsey) Cole-Burns, Veronica Burns, Trevor Burns; five great-grandchildren. Tom was retired from the Chicago Fire Department, Truck 17. He was a member of the AMA, BMWMOA, and the Crossroads Motorcycle Club. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at his home on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. please consider casual dress. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the EMWQ Gift Fund c/o Firemens Annuity and Benefit Fund, 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60603, In Memory of Tom Burns, Truck #17.
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