Devoted father of James (Christina) and Laura Birch (Michael), loving grandad of Owen, Lily, Liam, and Jason, beloved son of Doris and the late Terry, dear brother of Terry (Donna), Thomas, James (Brenda), Dana Hopkins, and the late Beverly Kelly (John). Relatives, friends, and retired members of the Philadelphia Fire Dept. are invited to his viewing Saturday 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave.,Phila, followed by his Service at 11 AM.