Obituary of Robert Allison Burns

Robert Allison Burns, age 84 of Mount Pleasant, PA, died Tuesday, (12/31/2019) in the Excela Health- Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant, PA, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Burns was born January 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late James and Elizabeth Butler Burns. He was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church. Bob was a graduate of the former Hurst High School. He proudly served in the United States Army. Bob had been employed as a Plumbing Instructor for the State Correctional Institution - Westmoreland for more than 20 years. After his retirement ,he had worked for the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home as a funeral assistant. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local #354. Bob was a kind and gentle man who loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving family: his beloved and devoted wife of 63 years, Bernadine Wells Burns, his loving children, Colleen Burns of Mt. Pleasant and Lisa Carlson of Homer City, his grandchildren, Christine Carlson of Pittsburgh and Nicole Carlson of Homer City and by his great grandson, Bohden Carlson. Bob is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; James, Edward, Lawrence, and Thomas Burns, Regina Burns and Katherine Sosinski. Honoring Bob’s wishes, there will be no hours of public visitation. Family and friends will be received Saturday, January 4, 2020, from Noon until 1:00PM at St. Pius X RC Church, Summit Street, Mt. Pleasant. Bob’s Funeral Mass will immediately follow with the Rev. Richard J. Kosisko as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to be made to St. Pius X. R.C. Church in memory of Robert A. Burns. To offer an online condolence, please visit our website at: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com