Robert M. Burak (1933-2024)

Robert M. Burak, 90, passed away on September 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving children. He was born on December 10, 1933, a son of the late Mitchell and Anna Burak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Acheson) Burak. He was the cherished father of Robert M. (Barbara) Burak, Jr., Pamela A. (Robert) Rosati and Catherine Burak (Ronda). He is survived by his twin brother Edward (Shirley) Burak and brother James (Shirley) Burak. He was the grandfather of Roberta (Jason) Knox, Bradley Rosati, Jonathan R. Burak and Allyson K. (Cameron) Duff, the great-grandfather of Hayden Rosati, Izabelle Knox, Benjamin Rosati. He is survived by twins Olivia and Madelynn Knox, Cash Duff and Cruz Duff and many loving nieces and nephews. Robert was a proud U.S. Army veteran earning the rank of Corporal and playing for the Fort Bragg, North Carolina Army football team. He worked as a steel worker/foreman for Jones and Laughlin/LTV steel. He also served as a consultant for various steel manufacturers in the region. He and his wife Peggy were longtime members of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed all Pittsburgh sports teams. He also thrived as an outdoorsman, relishing in the time spent hunting and fishing in nature with family and friends. He will be remembered most as a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Friends will be received at the R.D. Copeland Funeral Home, 981 Brodhead Road, Moon Township on Thursday, September 12th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 13th at 10 A.M. prior to funeral services at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church of Aliquippa at 11 AM. Interment will follow at the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Veterans Administration or Good Samaritan Hospice.