George Edward Burin
Born July 21, 1927 in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He was only son of Martin Burin Sr and Mary Kay Kozik.
Description
George had a average build and stood about 5 foot 9 1/2 inch in height. He was clean shaven with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He had a tattoo on his upper right arm.
Early Years
Education
He completed eleventh grade of high school.
Military Service Years
F1C George Edward Burin, Sr served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Began serving on 8 Jun 1945 (Pittsburgh, PA) and was discharged on 19 Jul 1946 at (USN PSC at Bainbridge, MD). He served as a Fireman 1st Class (Engine/Mechanical Apprentice) on the Tombstone, an oiler barge, in the South Pacific.
Family Years
Married Emma Marie Timko on January 21, 1950 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had four children: two boys - George Edward Jr. and Thomas Michael, and two girls - Emily Jo and Janice Lynn.
- George Edward Burin Jr
- Emily Jo Burin
- Janice Lynn Burin
- Thomas Michael Burin
Residences
Working Years
Worked in the maintenance department of Denman Tire Corporation in Leavittsburg, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Personal Life
Enjoyed dancing, woodworking and gardening
Death
George died from ventricular standstill on August 30, 2003 at St. Joseph Health Centel in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was cremated on September 3, 2003 .