Robert M. Burak

Robert M. Burak; Age 90, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving children. Bob was born December 10, 1933, a son of the late Mitchell and Anna Burak. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Acheson) Burak. Cherished father of Robert M. (Barbara) Burak, Jr., Pamela A. (Robert) Rosati and Catherine Burak (Ronda). Bob is survived by his twin brother Edward (Shirley) Burak and brother James (Shirley) Burak. Grandfather of Roberta (Jason) Knox, Bradley Rosati, Jonathan R. Burak and Allyson K. (Cameron) Duff. Great-grandfather of Hayden Rosati, Izabelle Knox, Benjamin Rosati, twins Olivia and Madelynn Knox, Cash Duff and Cruz Duff. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bob was a proud U.S. Army veteran earning the rank of Corporal and playing for the Fort Bragg – North Carolina Army football team. He worked as a steel worker/foreman for Jones and Laughlin/LTV steel. He also served as a consultant for various steel manufacturers in the region. Bob and his wife Peggy were longtime members of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. An avid sports fan, Bob enjoyed all Pittsburgh sports teams. He also thrived as an outdoorsman, relishing in the time spent hunting and fishing in nature with family and friends. Bob will be remembered most as a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Friends will be received at the R.D. Copeland Funeral Home, 981 Brodhead Road, Moon Twp on Thursday, September 12th from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 13th at 10 AM prior to funeral services at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Aliquippa at 11 AM. Interment will follow at the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Veterans Administration or Good Samaritan Hospice.    

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