Roger W. Burritt Sr.

Roger W. Burritt, Sr., 85, of 356 W. Corydon St., Bradford, passed away, Friday, December 25, 2015, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 3, 1930, in Hornell NY, he was a son of the late Arthur and Pearl (Bowkett) Burritt. He attended Canasteo schools.

On May 21, 1949 in Bradford he married Patricia L. (Burgess) Burritt who survives him.

Roger started his working career helping to construct the Kinzua Dam in the late 50's and early 60's. He worked a brief time for Sam's Appliance Store then in 1963 opened Burritt Appliance Store in East Bradford currently operated by his son Kevin.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing on Lake Erie, and could "Sit in a boat all day".

Surviving in addition to his wife Patricia of 65 years are two sons, Barry (Bonnie) Burritt and Kevin Burritt, both of Lewis Run, 5 grandchildren, Carrie Stiles, Steven Burritt, Logan Burritt, Cindy Keane, and Heidi VanPelt, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Roger W. Burritt Jr. who died October 31, 1989, five brothers Ron, Charles, Arthur, Ted and Robert and one sister Eleanor.

Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday December 29, 2015 from 10:00am to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., where funeral and committal services will be held at Noon with the Rev. Max Simms, Pastor of the Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

prayers, I remember being little and mom and dad came to his place. they still go there.
— Robin F

Kevin...im so very sorry to hear about your dad...i always loved that man..thoughts and prayers with you and your family..Bobbie jo
— Bobbie jo Mccormick

We send our condolences our prayers are with you
— eric & aly johnson

So very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Prayers.
— Debbie and Clifford Anthony

Kevin and families, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We're right next door if you need us.
— Tim and Cherri Hayden

So very sorry for you loss. Many Prayers for you family
— Katie Dewe

We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Rogers passing. Our prayers go out to all the family.
— Bob and Sandy Nielsen

Kevin and family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy.
— Tim and Cherri Hayden

Condolences

  • prayers, I remember being little and mom and dad came to his place. they still go there.

    — Robin F
  • Kevin...im so very sorry to hear about your dad...i always loved that man..thoughts and prayers with you and your family..Bobbie jo

    — Bobbie jo Mccormick
  • We send our condolences our prayers are with you

    — eric & aly johnson
  • So very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Prayers.

    — Debbie and Clifford Anthony
  • Kevin and families, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We're right next door if you need us.

    — Tim and Cherri Hayden