The Memorial Candle Program has been designed to help offset the costs associated with the hosting this Tribute Website in perpetuity. Through the lighting of a memorial candle, your thoughtful gesture will be recorded in the Book of Memories and the proceeds will go directly towards helping ensure that the family and friends of Frederick Burns can continue to memorialize, re-visit, interact with each other and enhance this tribute for future generations.

Thank you.

Cancel
Select Candle
Frederick Burns Frederick Burns Frederick Burns Frederick Burns Frederick Burns Frederick Burns Frederick Burns Frederick Burns
In Memory of
Frederick H.
Burns Jr.
1958 - 2017
Click above to light a memorial candle.

The lighting of a Memorial Candle not only provides a gesture of sympathy and support to the immediate family during their time of need but also provides the gift of extending the Book of Memories for future generations.

Stories

Mr. Burns
I have few funny stories about Mr. Burns from when Fred and I played pee wee football all the way up through Bonner when he caught us drinking, for some odd reason, communion wine. He gave Freddy the beating of a lifetime and in the same breath proceeded...
Frank Battista
2017-06-12 08:38:00
View Full Story
The Man..
Even though Fred Hugo the 3rd and I went to BVM together in 7th and 8th grade, it wasn't until freshman year of Bonner that we became boys and later best friends. On a fateful night in the Collingdale woods by Roberta ave, I may have ended up drinking way...
Dan Holland
2017-06-10 15:30:56
View Full Story
Mr. Burns
I met Mr. Burns in grade school when I became friends with Tim. I remember working out in his basement with Tim and Eric to get ready for St. Joes football. He'd come down to check on us sometimes and push us. One particular quote I remember he'd say, "I...
Phil Auge
2017-06-10 12:23:11
View Full Story
7th grade
I met Fred in 7th grade at Collingdale Jr. Sr. high school. He was so cute and friendly even back then. I had a crush on him then that I never lost. Over the years since then I ran into him different times he was always so nice and friendly. I looked forw...
JoAnn Orsini Thompson
2017-06-10 00:46:45
View Full Story
Mr. Burns
One of the fondest memories I had with Mr. Burns was his constant complement of my bucket hats. Not too many people would wear bucket hats and I probably would have stopped too but every time Mr Burns seen me with one on he would always say how great it looked....
Sean Barclay
2017-06-09 18:33:37
View Full Story
Best Friend
He was the best brother anyone could have:-) We had so much fun and laughs any Friday night In the late 70's!!! Nothing special comes to mind, All of it was fun:-) i love you Fred!! No one will ever Come close to how great you were Lol Save a spot in...
Betsy McGuire
2017-06-09 17:38:03
View Full Story
Santa Claus

I have the pleasure of knowing the entire Burns family when i became the next door neighbor of dear Fred and sweart heart Janet over 30 years ago. I've always admired the love of the boys for their parents and families of their own. I remember one...

regina kelly
2017-06-09 15:35:18
View Full Story
Coach Burns
Many moons ago I have the good fortune of being coached by Fred Burns and becoming friends with his three sons. He was a great coach, man and father. Coach Burns was an admired civic leader in Collingdale and will be sadly missed. I have a lot of respect for...
Brian Hoey
2017-06-09 13:23:28
View Full Story
A few stories
I was lucky enough to have been coached by Mr. Burns with the Collingdale Bulldogs. Some of my favorite memories of him are from that time.

I remember going to O'Hagans after our football games on Sundays so he and my dad could watch...
Jerry Boyle
2017-06-08 22:12:15
View Full Story
Great memories
Mr. Burns was one heck of a guy!! He has known me since I was in Kindergarden, and throughout them years I can remember Mr. Burns in quite a bit!! From him driving us to and from the Phillies game in sixth grade (on the BVM safeties trip) where I go...
Matt Blong
2017-06-08 15:49:51
View Full Story
Recently Shared Condolences
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
Recently Shared Photos