John Burra 76, of Valhalla, N.Y. Died on May 9, 2006 at his residence. He was born on Oct.12, 1929 to Giovanni and Lucia (nee Peri) Burra in Visinada, Italy. He was a retired owner operator of a specialty welding fabrication co. called Westco Corporation in Sleepy Hollow, NY. He is survived by his wife Carmella (nee Covacci) Burra of Valhalla, N.Y. 1 daughter Antonella Halpin of Valhalla, N.Y. 3 sons Luciano Burra arid his wife Judy of Valhalla, N. Y. Giulio Burra and his wife Mary of New Fairfield, Conn. and Matteo Burra and his wife Grace of Brewster, NY. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 brother Rino Burra. Reposing Hawthorne Funeral Home 2 - 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM Wednesday May 10, 2006. Funeral Mass Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, N.Y.10 AM Thursday May 11, 2006. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y.
Born in Visinada, Italy on Oct. 12, 1929
Departed on May 9, 2006 and resided in Valhalla, NY.
Visitation: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Service: Thursday, May 11, 2006
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery