John P. Burasz, 90, Reading, passed away in his home in the early hours of Saturday morning, Jan. 15

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John P. Burasz, 90, Reading, passed in his home in the early hours of Saturday morning, Jan. 15, 2011.

He was born in Reading, the son of Marta and
Phillip Burasz. He was predeceased by his three brothers and two sisters; daughter, Maureen A. Mierzejewski; and granddaughter, Hope A. Smith Genova.
In addition to Florence A., his wife of 64 years, he is survived by a daughter, Michelle R. (Burasz), wife of Steven W. Swartz, Birdsboro; his son-in-law, John Mierzejewski, Shillington; his granddaughter, Stacey J. Keppen, and her husband, William, Reading; and grandsons, Matthew J. Swartz, and his wife, Wendy, Arizona, and Joshua Smith, and his wife, Maureen, California.
He is also survived by great-grandchildren in Reading, Arizona and California.
John was an Army staff sergeant, actively serving in World War II in France and the Rhineland and was awarded five medals, including three Bronze Stars for service to his country. After he returned from the war, he was employed for 25 years and retired from the Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing, then worked for 20 years and retired from Maier's Bakery, and continued to work part time at the old Shillington Market and Reading Hospital.
He was a faithful member of St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Millmont.
His love of the Phillies and Eagles was surpassed only by the love he held for his family. During the spring and summer months he could be found happily tending his vegetable garden. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends may extend their sympathy and respects to the Burasz family on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, from 8:45 to 9:45 at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, 501 Summit Ave., Reading, PA 19611.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Entombment with militaray honors will be at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. It has been suggested that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua RC Church at the above address in memory of Mr. John P. Burdasz. The Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.