Obituary of Hugh Roger Burns

Burns, Hugh "Roger" age 80 of Lake Hopatcong at rest in Morristown on February 24, 2016. Beloved husband of 55 years to the former Janina K. Kowal of Lake Hopatcong. Loving Father of Valerie Burns of Milford, PA, Jennifer Burns-Katafigiotis & her husband Kimon of Rutherford, Liesl Sytsma & her husband Christopher of Lake Hopatcong, and Hugh Rick Burns & his wife Monique of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Dear grandfather of Gabriella Sytsma, Olivia Katafigiotis, Victoria & Alexandra Sytsma, Jeremy, Emma, Sara, Ian, Philip, David, Devin, and Caitlin Burns, and Christian Muhler. He is survived by his beloved pet dog, Baron. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Nutley for most of his life, before moving to Jefferson Township last year. He was a Co Operative Education Teacher and Supervisor for Lyndhurst High School for many years before retiring in 1997. Post retirement, he was a zoning officer in Barrett Township, Pa. Mr. Burns was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Nutley. He was a Train and Model Train Enthusiast and was a wood craftsman. He was a Brooklyn Dodgers Fan and a New York Rangers Fan as well as a Rower for Navy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Service of the Holy Eucharist at Grace Episcopal Church, 200 Highfield Lane, Nutley on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst. Friends may visit Friday 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Festa Memorial Funeral Home 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Food Happens: A Teaching Garden, 550 Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 and/or St. Jude's Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn 38105 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.