Harold Edward Burbic, 70, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Newport News nursing home. He was the son of the late Benedict and Susan Burbic from New Jersey. He served his country in the US Navy. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching horse races.
He is survived by his beloved wife Eleanor Burbic; his six children, Ben Burbic and wife Bobbie, Mark Burbic, Paul Burbic and wife Debbie, Michael Burbic, Eileen Burbic, Patrick Burbic, and their mother Kathleen McKowne, and step son Jim Kelaher; Nine grandchildren, Tiffany, Stephen, Jessica, Justin, Jenna, Logan, Erica, Brandon, and Katherine. Also surviving is his brother Robert Burbic and his wife Maureen.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 7:30pm. Interment will be private.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Newport News Nursing and Rehabilitation for their compassionate care. The doctors and staff at the National Institute for Health, neuro-oncology unit, and the many friends for their support during their father’s illness.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Children’s Inn at NIH, 7 West Dr. Bethesda, Md. 20814, or www.childrensinn.org
Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA. 23608
Condolences can be left at www.Altmeyer.com
Ben, Michele and I would like to extend our condolences to you and Bobbie as well as you entire family during this time of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dad is in peace now after his long battle with cancer. He never was one for doctors or medication, but he relied on both to keep him alive over the past three years. Dad didn’t make any life style changes once he was diagnosed with his cancer. This goes to show what a “plain jane” kinda guy Dad was. He accepted his fate and just kept on going in the same direction that he has been for the past 70 years. It would be nice to think we all would act in the same fashion should we be confronted with such an obstacle. My heart felt thanks to the many friends and medical staff, who over the past 42 months, have cared for and gave encouragement to Dad. He was far from the “perfect” patient, at times he was basically a pain in the “subena”. We all move forward from here, with memories good and not so good. This is life and the path is full of bumps. Ben
I just found this memorial page…my thoughts and prayers are with each family member. I’m part of the O’Neill family; my sister Susan Mayo posted her message on Nov 9. We also have a brother Joseph who resides upstate NY and a younger sister Joann who lives in Biloxi, MS. Joann has two daughters: Sandy is active duty with the Air Force and is currently deployed over in Afghanistan and Pam lives in Ocean Springs MS with her young boys Deylin and Zack. I live near Tampa FL with my husband Scott – I’m retired from the Air Force Reserves with over 21 years; Scott retired from the regular Air Force with 24 years. We have one daughter by the name of Michelle and three grandchildren: Maykayla who is 5, Emily is 4 and Corbin is 2. Michelle enlisted in the Army last year and her current assignment is at Fort Stewart GA, career field is Combat Medic. May God’s love and peace of heart be with each and everyone. gwen@graverson.net
I would like to extend my condolences to the Burbic family especially Eileen And Patrick who I went to school with. I am so sorry for your loss. Please except my deepest sympathies and know he will remain forever in your hearts. With Deepest Sympathy, Tina Tilton Apicelli
My name is Susan Mayo. I am a second cousin of the Burbic children. My mother, Genevieve Finley, deceased is the aunt of Kathleen McKowne, your mom. I have lost touch with the family. I live in VA Beach with my husband Tom. Our son Charlie, is at VA Tech and our daughter, Kim, lives in Maplewood NJ with her husband Matt and baby daughter,Chloe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Susan O’Neill Mayo and Tom Mayo. Please let us hear from you. stmcfcs@aol.com