William Burnaz Sr.

William Joseph Burnaz, 77, of Page, Arizona, passed peacefully November 11, 2018, at home surrounded by family.

He was born September 19, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of late Anthony and Catherine Burnaz. He was the oldest of 2 siblings. On November 20, 1959, he married Rita Hicks, who survives.

He worked over 40 years for Rohm and Haas in Philadelphia, PA in the I.T. Department.

After retiring in Page, AZ in 2003 he volunteered with the Parks Services and volunteered with the Annual Balloon Regatta in Page for a few years.  Bill also enjoyed working at the Lake Powell Museum and was fascinated by the Navajo Culture.  Bill will be missed by many but never forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Ann.  He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Timothy and Donna Burnaz of Wilkesbare, PA and nieces Theresa and Elizabeth Burnaz of PA.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, William Burnaz Jr. and Beth Fabrizio of Fairport, NY.; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jennifer Burnaz of Menifee, CA.; grandchildren, Stephen, Kassie, Amanda, Miranda, Samantha, Allison and Michael; great-grandson Dominick Brazil

William will be cremated and ashes scattered at a later date.  Family is requesting that in lieu of flowers send a donation to the Lake Powell Museum of Page, AZ.

http://www.powellmuseum.org/

2018-11-14T23:24:10+00:00

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