Groveland/Deland, FL: November 25, 2014 at age 67 years. Predeceased by his parents Glenn “Bud” & Virginia Burgess and his brother Tony Burgess. Survived by sons; Michael (Denise) Burgess of Deland, Fl and Matthew (Kim) Burgess of Groveland. Grandchildren; Kyra and Chase Burgess. Siblings; Glenn “Spud” Burgess of Fillmore and Judy (Charlie) Gardner of Pike. Nieces & nephews, cousins, lifelong friend John Oakley of Leesburg, FL, many friends in NY and FL.
Mike was born on February 2, 1947 in Fillmore, NY to parents Glenn & Virginia (Eldridge) Burgess. He owned Mike’s Auto Repair & Sales in Lakeville, NY until 1989. He later moved to Deland, FL and started MDB Express Auto Transport. He was an avid car collector, loved motorcycles, ATV’s, and being outdoors. He loved his family and friends, especially his granddaughters.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, November 29th, at 1pm at Mike’s home, 4703 Wise Road, Groveland. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Spud, Judy, & Family,
Sorry to read about Mike passing. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Dave Griggs
Dear Matt: We were so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He and Karl were friends for many years. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the Celebration of HIs Life Ceremony – our apologies. Our sincere wishes for healing to your entire family. May happy memories bring you peace. Sincerely, Anita & Karl Bloom
My sincere sympathy to all the family. Have many great memories.
So sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. Bob & I didn’t get to see him much recently, but we were good friends for many years. Thinking of Matt and family now.
Thinking of you all tonight as you celebrate Mike’s life. He was a great guy…treasure his memory. My prayers will be with you all; the Lord will give you peace. A special prayer for the grandkids; I know how much he loved you.
To all of Mike’s family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of Mike.I had not seen Mike in many years but
I will never forget dealing with him in real estate.He was quite a guy and always
full of surprises.And always with a smile on his face.RIP Mike.
God Bless his family and give them peace.