John J. Burns Jr.
Age 78. Unexpectedly May 28, 2011. Born in Louisville, Kentucky.
Beloved husband of Diana (nee Powierski). Dear father of Debbie Favio-Tiger, John
III (Shari), Mark (Chris), Kim Foreman, Marisa (Tom) Vance and Andrew (Linda) and
survived by 16 grand and 2 great-grandchildren. Step Father of Jordan (Nicole),
Mark (Michelle) and Juan (Colleen) Rivera. Dear brother of Robert (Alice) Burns
and Helen Nelson. Will also be missed by his dog, JayJay.
John was drafted into the U.S. Army, during the Korean War and served at 5th Special
Training Company 3rd Training Regiment Army Reserve Training Command.
John was employed at Ford Motor Company, beginning his career in Louisville, KY,
and later retiring in Michigan, after 36 years.
John was a long time participant, supporter, and Lay Director of the Cursillo Movement
in the Detroit area, including for the National Cursillo Conference which was successfully
hosted in 1991, drawing Cursillista's and Cursillo leaders from around the world.
John was a proud alumnus of St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and
an avid fan of Kentucky basketball, and Notre Dame and Detroit Sports teams. During
his retirement years, John enjoyed fishing and relaxing in and about the channels
of St. John's Marsh, Lake St. Clair.
Memorial visitation - Thursday, June 2, 5–9 PM with a Scripture Service at 8 PM at
Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Map
Funeral Mass - Friday, June 3, at 10 AM at St. Louis Catholic Community, 24415 Crocker,
Clinton Twp. Map
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider John's 2 favorite charities
in your gift giving:
If you prefer to make a donation by check, envelopes will be available at the Visitation
and Mass. A family member would be happy to forward those to the designated charity
for you.
Memorial messages
(managed by Son John)
Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE FUNERALS (586-777-0555) www.SimpleFuneralsInMichigan.com
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Adams/Moutafchieff - California
Adams - SE Michigan
Brittain - SE Michigan
Burns/Schnell - KY (Louisville/Shelbyville)
Burns/Smith - KY (Louisville)
Gardinar/Bonnick - unknown
Gardinar/LaGrange - unknown
Gardinar/Wheyland - unknown
LaGrange - WI, NY
Pearson - MA, NY, NJ, CA
Peters - SE Michigan
Schnell/Lennon - KY (Louisville/Shelbyville)
Sink - MA, ME