A proud retiree of the U.S. Marine Corps and also a retired Philadelphia Police Officer of 30 years. He was also employed at P.G.W. for 12 years. Loving husband of Esther (nee McDonnell). Father of Robert, Donna Douglas, Michael, Karen Bringhurst, and Trisha Sztukowski. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, his brother Robert, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday 9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (S. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment private.