Obituary for Richard Eugene Burrington
Richard Eugene Burrington, age 75, of Mount Laurel, NJ passed away while surrounded by loving family on Saturday, August 1, 2020.
Mr. Burrington was born and raised in California before moving to Mount Laurel 35 years ago. He served his country honorably within the US Army and was very knowledgeable with regards to wine. In his leisure, he enjoyed cooking and dining with friends. But above all, he cherished the time spent with his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind.
Richard was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle; sister, Barbara; and brother-in-law, Dennis Deacon. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 35 years, Linda Burrington (nee Deacon); son, Rick Burrington; sister-in-law, Kathy Welch; brother-in-law, Bill Welch; brother-in-law, Anthony Deacon; niece, Sarah Welch; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 6, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, August 6, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 1603 Marne Highway, Hainesport, NJ. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Richard’s name, can be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.
Mr. Burrington was born and raised in California before moving to Mount Laurel 35 years ago. He served his country honorably within the US Army and was very knowledgeable with regards to wine. In his leisure, he enjoyed cooking and dining with friends. But above all, he cherished the time spent with his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind.
Richard was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle; sister, Barbara; and brother-in-law, Dennis Deacon. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 35 years, Linda Burrington (nee Deacon); son, Rick Burrington; sister-in-law, Kathy Welch; brother-in-law, Bill Welch; brother-in-law, Anthony Deacon; niece, Sarah Welch; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 6, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, August 6, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 1603 Marne Highway, Hainesport, NJ. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Richard’s name, can be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.