Robert C. Burd
Robert C. Burd, age 69, Connellsville Pa., passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his home.
‘Bob’ was born on Monday, May 13, 1946 in Mount Pleasant, Pa., son of William C. Burd and Virginia (Purinton) Burd.
Bob attended the Mount Joy Church of the Brethren.
He graduated from East Huntingdon High School, Class of 1964.
He was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the United States Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Bob was a member of American Legion Post 446, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3368 in Mount Pleasant, Elks No. 503 the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Slovak Club all in Connellsville Pa., and the Bridgeport Sportsmen’s Club in Mount Pleasant.
Bob was employed as a Purchasing Sgent for Comptec Inc., Irwin, Pa., retiring after 27 years of service.
He was an avid sports fan enjoying golf, football and basketball and had played softball for various teams in the area
Surviving are his sisters: Nancy Burd and Peggy Lancaster and her husband Raymond of Mount Pleasant, Pa.; a niece, Ashleigh and her fiance’ Mike Green; his girlfriend, Garnet Clark, and mother-in-law, Louella Tissue of Dunbar Township, Pa.; his dog, Maggie; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and close friends: Norm and Slug.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda (Tissue) Burd in 2008, a daughter, Melissa Burd in 2011; and his father-in-law, Dale Tissue.
The family is inviting friends Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. to SALOOM-REGA FUNERAL SERVICE, 730 West Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 (724.547.2122) Richard Rega, Funeral Director, where Services will be held Tuesday, January 12 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Chris McLaughlin officiating.
Military Rites and Honors will be conducted at the Funeral Home by American Legion Post 446 of Mount Pleasant.
Please visit Bob’s online Memorial at www.saloom-rega.com to sign the condolence Guest Book.