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Charles E.
Burnick
1934 - 2017
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Obituary for Charles E. Burnick

Charles E. Burnick, 83, of 159 Ridgeway Ave., Pittsfield died peacefully Wednesday February 22, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pittsfield on January 15, 1934 the son of the late Charles F. and Mary Martin Burnick, he was educated in local schools and was a 1951 graduate of Pittsfield High School where he played two years of varsity baseball.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army; he was honorably discharged with a rank of corporal, after he spent 19 months in France during the Cold War and Korean War.
Charles retired from General Electric with 37 years of service, 25 in the plastics department. He enjoyed swimming in Onota and Pontoosuc Lakes and at Hampton Beach. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and carpentry. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan for over 70 years.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years; the former Adeline K. Vanetti, whom he married April 19, 1958 in Solvay, N.Y., his daughter; Sandra J. Burnick-Mangano of Pittsfield, his son; Charles P. Burnick of Pittsfield and his daughter; Colleen M. Burnick-Mitchell and her husband Kirk of Hancock, MA, his five grandchildren; Bryan P. Mangano and his wife Anne of Iowa, Sean C. Mangano and his wife Samantha of Belchertown, MA, Christopher C. Burnick of Pittsfield, MA, Emma K. Burnick of Pittsfield, MA and Lucy A. Mitchell of Hancock, MA, two great-grandchildren; Charles F. Mangano and Adalyn N. Mangano, a sister; Ruth Donovan and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister; Mary Fleming, and two brother-in-law's; Robert Fleming and William Donovan.

Funeral Services – Funeral Services for Charles E. Burnick, 83, who died February 22, 2017, will be held Saturday February 25, 2017 at 9 a.m. with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Michael Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with Full Military Honors. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations in memory of Charles may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

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