Robert J. Burns

Robert J. Burns, age 93, of Castile passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.
Robert was born in Warsaw, NY on May 13, 1924 a son of the late John W. (Lydia L. Kohler) Burns.
He was a graduate of Warsaw High School.
Robert worked for various businesses in the area starting out as a crop and dairy farmer in Warsaw, (GLF) the former Agway Petroleum in Perry, owned and operated Burns Petroleum in Perry from the late 1950’s until 1975, Griffith Oil, Kittinger Furniture in Castile, caretaker for Grace Cemetery in Castile and retired from the Village of Castile.
He was a former Chairman for the Town of Castile Planning Board. He enjoyed cutting wood, woodworking, reading and hunting.
He is survived by 2 sons: Alan G. (Kathy) Burns, Eddy R. (Joyce) Burns both of Castile, 2 daughters: Linda L. Tepley of Ft. Collins, CO., Sandra F. Mandzuk of Barton, NY, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth who passed away August 10, 2017, siblings: Harold, Ellsworth, Arthur and Mildred Burns and Marian Lane and a son-in-law: Donald Tepley.
Family and friends may call from 12 noon-2pm on Saturday January 27th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will be held at 2 pm.
He will be laid to rest in Warsaw Cemetery in Warsaw, New York
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility (Activities Fund) 400 N. Main St. Warsaw, NY 14569 or to the Castile Rescue Squad P.O. Box 338 Castile, New York 14427