Ernest
“Gus” Burti, 86, formerly of South Burlington, Vt., passed away
peacefully on June 29, 2025, at his home in Framingham, Mass.,
surrounded by his family.
Gus
was born on October 14, 1938, in Scranton, Pa., the son of Ernest and
Nicoletta (Pachini) Burti. He graduated from Duquesne University in
1962 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Gus
began his career at Sears, Roebuck & Co., in Pittsburgh, which
led him to Washington, D.C., where he met his wife of 59 years,
Maggie (O’Leary). They later settled in Burlington, Vt., where Gus
managed the Sears store on Shelburne Road until his retirement in
1993. Although originally a flatlander, Gus grew to love Vermont
deeply and considered it home. In recent years, he and Maggie
relocated to Massachusetts to be closer to their children.
Gus’
greatest joys included traveling, Notre Dame football and, most
importantly, spending time with his family. He was a man of deep
faith and a devout Catholic.
He
is survived by his wife, Maggie; daughters, Lisa (Joe Hanley), Nicole
(Chris Thornton) and Meghan Burti; and son Michael Burti (Carrie). He
was a cherished grandfather to Aidan, Maggie and Grace Hanley; Molly,
Fiona and Julia Thornton; and Elena Burti (his magnificent seven). He
is also survived by his sister Cynthia (Karl Schroeder) and many
nieces and nephews.
He
was predeceased by his parents, his sister Patricia, and his niece
Amy.
Family
and friends will honor and remember Gus’ life by gathering for a
funeral mass in St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere St., Boston, on
Thursday morning, July 10, 2025, at 10 a.m.
A
private interment will take place at a later date.
To
view the guestbook, please visit jmurphyfh.com. Arrangements are in
care of the Murphy Funeral Home in Boston.