Robert Burns

July 26, 1938 - June 26, 2016

Life Legacy Robert G. Burns, long time resident of Stamford, CT, passed away at Stamford Hospital on Sunday, June 26, 2016 with his family at his side. He was 77 years old. He was born in Yonkers, NY on July 26, 1938 and was one of three children born to the late James and Margaret (Maitland) Burns.Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years; Stella Burns (Ingram), his daughters; Lynda, Denise, Karen, Darlene and Bobbie, a son; Alvin, four grandchildren; Megan, Marissa, Jenny and Jason, eight great grandchildren, his brother and sister-in-law; James and Elizabeth Burns, his sister; Joyce Barney, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons; Joseph and Floyd, his grandson; Brad and a sister; Peggy.Roberts's family will be receiving the condolences of friends and family on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Ave., Stamford, CT 06902. A funeral service will take place at 11am on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Bosak Funeral Home. Attendees may arrive at 10am. The interment will follow at Long Ridge Union cemetery in Stamford.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Special Olympics, Attn: Web Gifts, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 200363604 or online at www.specialolympics.org/donate-to-charity.aspx.The family has entrusted the arrangements to Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford. If you care to leave an online condolence message you may visit the family guestbook on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.