1942
2017
John (Jay) Alvin Burgio of Congers, NY, passed on June 10, 2017after a long illness, born April 30, 1942 in Long Island City to Elizabeth Barton Burgio and William Burgio, he is survived by his wife, Suzanne Moreno Burgio, sons Donald of Dallas, TX and Andrew and his wife, Jackie of Phoenix, AZ, sister Geraldine (Sue) Savino, , nephews: Chris, Larry, wife Natalie and son Nicholas, and Doug Burgio, Bill Savino, and nieces Lynn Savino and Dona Savino, Liz and Dave Insull, Jessica and Keith Covey. and Dave and Beth Insull, pre deceased by brothers, William and wife, Dolores Burgio, Charles (Tee) and wife, Maggie Burgio, and sister Elizabeth (Sissy) and husband, George Hanson. IN-laws; Bill & Cindy Moreno, Dave & Michelle, Lily & Julia, Vinny & Jamie, Skylar, Tristan, Remie, & Quinn, Rob & Valerie Moreno, Kristie, Mike, Luc & Faith, Tom & Emilia Moreno
Jay move to Congers from The Bronx in the 50s, worked for Clarkstown Highway Department for 33 years as Senior Heavy Equipment Engineer and trainer, retiring in 2001.
Jay enjoyed collecting old coins, playing cards with friends, 50's, 60's and 70's music, playing beer league baseball, and classic muscle cars, winning trophies for his '72 GTO, '69 Firebirds, and others.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alz.org/hudsonvalley/in_my_community_donate.asp
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, 6/13/17 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 7:30pm at Michael J Higgins Funeral Home , 113 Lake RD East, Congers, NY.
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June 19, 2017
may the God of comfort sustain your sadness
June 15, 2017
Ron Schwartz
Rest In Peace JAY BURGIO of Congers.. a great friend.
June 14, 2017
Don Knapp's
Suzanne and family. Met Jay and his family when they moved to Congers in the fifties. Know you and your family earlier than that. It is always difficult to learn of a friends passing. May Jay rest in peace and your family have some peace.
June 13, 2017
Nick M
Jay was like a big brother to me. We worked together for many years. He was my friend and I will always love him. To all his family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 13, 2017
Carol Oldrey
Sue and family...so sorry to hear about Jay....Another Congers Icon gone....may he rest in peace....Hugs to you and the family....
June 13, 2017
Ed Gleason
Suzanne and Family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm very sorry for your loss. It was knowing Jay growing up in Congers as well as you and your family that will always be cherished.
June 13, 2017
Sandy Knapp
Suzanne & Family,
So sorry to learn of Jay's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Jay rest in peace!
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