Michael James Burns

Age 53 of Race Street, Elmira, NY passed away in peace surrounded by his loving family at home. Michael is the son of the late John Anthony and Irene Catherine Walsh Burns. He was born in Elmira December the 31st, 1953. Hes survived by his loving wife of 24 years Dolores Wood Burns; son Anthony Michael Burns and daughter Catherine Irene Burns all of Elmira; His faithful canine companion Frank; Sisters Barbara Snyder of Lowman, NY, Madeline Pabis of Elmira Heights, NY; brother Paul Burns (Rose) of Elmira; Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; father in law Donald J. Wood.In addition to his parents Michael is predeceased by his brother John Burns and Mother in law Grace Wood.Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Friday October 5th, 2007 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 6th, 2007 at St. Marys Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY 14904 at 10:00AM, graveside committal prayerswill follow in the St. Peter and Pauls Cemetery. The Reverend Richard Farrell will officiate. Michael was a correctional officer for New York state. He was a devoted communicant of St. Marys Church of the Southside. A member of the White Tail Buck Hunters Assoc. and was inducted into the slow pitch Hall of Fame. He will always be remembered as an avid outdoorsman, wonderful father who was ready for anything. Those wishing may make memorials to the Southern Tier Hospice &Palliative Care, 11751 E. Corning Rd. , Corning, NY 14830A Candle of Remembrance may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.