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Edward Burns

January 19, 1949 — November 20, 2021

East Greenville

Edward C. Burns, age 72, of East Greenville, passed away on November 20, 2021, at Pennsburg Manor. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late James and Julia (Ziara) Burns.

He graduated from Quakertown High School in 1967. He later earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Francis de Sales School in 1971. After graduating college, Edward proudly served in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War.

Edward always enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, and playing the piano. Dancing and music were two favorite pastimes. Edward always had dogs in his life and spent a great deal of time with different types of animals either wild or domestic, especially birds. He also loved to decorate especially for Christmas.

Surviving are his brothers, Dennis Burns (Meredith) and Jerome Burns (Jacqueline), and nieces & nephews, Timothy (Stephanie), Julia, Christina (John), Megan (Christopher), Jennifer (Chad), and Justin.

You are invited to a memorial mass on Thursday, December 9, 2021, beginning at 10:00 AM, at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, 5050 St. Josephs Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036. Visitation hours will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will take place at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the church.

Arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service of Quakertown. To express condolences online please visit www.nauglefcs.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edward Burns, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, December 9, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

5050 St Josephs Rd, Coopersburg, PA 18036

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Mass

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

5050 St Josephs Rd, Coopersburg, PA 18036

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Committal

Thursday, December 9, 2021

11:15am - 12:45 pm (Eastern time)

St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery (Calvary Cemetery)

5050 St Josephs Rd, Coopersburg, PA 18036

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