Blaine Burton, Jr. of Southold, formerly of Garden City, died on October 17, 2014. He was 78 years old.
Burton was an avid fisherman, sailor, and handyman. He proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years and had a long and successful career as a bond trader at Smith Barney. He was the cook of the family and everybody looked forward to his Sunday morning pancake breakfasts.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; his six children, Brad (Kathy), Diana (Macall), Judy (Nick), Kristin (Walter), Bill (Rose), and Bryan (Cara). He was a loving grandpa of Matt, Lisa, Katherine, Megan, Kara, Nicole, Patrick, Kenny, Tyler, Mike, Jill, Billy, and Jake.
His love of his family and the sea will never be forgotten.
Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home on the Main Road in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on the Main Road in Southold. Father Peter Garry, celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Patrick’s R.C. Church would be appreciated.
