He served proudly in the US Air Force from 1946 to 1950. Donald was previously employed by CHA, Inc. of Irvine, CA before retiring in 2015 to the NJ Fireman’s Home, Boonton, NJ. Don was a genuine person, just a good old guy who everyone well liked. He was the king of sayings, he was a social butterfly and extremely charismatic. Don enjoyed a good cigar and loved coffee, gardening his geraniums and listening to music. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and building model airplanes. He was a former member of the Long Valley Fire Dept., No.1, the Morris County Masonic Lodge, the Zion Lutheran Choir and the Boys Scouts of America.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the NJ Fireman’s home for the care that they showed their father, they will be eternally grateful.
He is survived by his devoted children: Donald Burd and wife Angelita, Amy Sapio and husband John, Peter Burd and wife Kim, Merry Beth McMonigal and husband Thomas, Scott Burd and wife Carolyn, a brother; Charles Burd and wife Susan, a sister; Betty Rush, 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 more on the way.
A funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Long Valley at 11 am on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Long Valley Fire Dept. No. 1, 5 Farview Avenue, Long Valley, NJ 07853 in memory of Donald.