Gary Donald Burd
Loyal Family Member, Friend, and Gentleman
Gary Donald Burd, born in Hackettstown, New Jersey on May 13, 1951 passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021 in Mesa Arizona. Gary graduated from Hackettstown High School in 1969 and immediately went to work in the family business, Intercounty Paving, Inc. He was admired and respected for his expertise in road reconstruction and was instrumental in the Company’s stellar reputation and success. During his years in Hackettstown he relished his time spent with his daughter Jennifer whom he truly loved. He also passionately pursued his favorite hobby Go-Karting and made many friends in the process.
In 1992 Gary relocated to Pennsylvania and subsequently moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1997. While in Mesa he volunteered for Hospice for several years and his kind and gentle nature supported many in their final days. Gary faced many difficult obstacles and challenges in his life and met them with strength and grace with the help of his life partner.
Gary was predeceased by his parents Howard and Dolores Burd, his brother David Burd and his two nephews Stephen Anlas and Jason Burd. Gary leaves behind his beloved partner, Terri Wilson of Mesa, Arizona, dear sister Michelle Wilson of Independence Twp., N.J., nephew Matthew Anlas of Washington State, dear brother Gregory Burd of Asbury, N.J. cherished daughter Jennifer DeSimone and her husband Ralph and grandchildren Kylie, Mark, Kathryn and Robert of Princeton, N. J. His two dogs Maja and Tasha gave him great comfort and joy and miss him very much.
Tribute, memories and condolences may be sent to Cochran’s Funeral Home, Hackettstown, N.J. website www.cochranfuneral.com.
Please perform a random act of kindness in his honor and/or donate to the charity of your choice. Due to the Covid Virus and concern for everyone’s health and well being, services and interment were private.
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Peg Stroud says
January 20, 2021 at 2:33 pmWe loved you Gary and hope your living the good life in Heaven.
Bill & Peg
Stahsha Stanowicz Diaz says
February 17, 2021 at 12:08 amTo the Burd family…what a sad time and I am sorry to hear of the loss of another brother who was dear to me, at a time in the past. Greg, if you read this please reach out, it would be wonderful to connect with you. God speed your healing and may Gary be at rest in our Saviors arms, at last.
Holly Mial Roe says
February 28, 2021 at 7:21 pmDeepest sympathy to all of the surviving Burd famillies. Life is never long enough for those we love. He will be missed.