Alexander E. Burnisky, 89
of Clearfield died on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at Clearfield Hospital.
He was born on December 14, 1914 in Munson, a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Sincavage) Burnisky.
Mr. Burnisky retired in 1972 from Ford Motor Company after many years of service. He was a well known light- heavyweight boxer throughout the area and was involved for several years in the construction of the Panama Canal.
Mr. Burnisky was Catholic by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Spanogle) Burnisky, whom he married in 1939.
a daughter and son,
Alexis Wilson Miami, FL
Frederick Burnisky and his wife Kathleen Hamstead, NC
two granddaughters,
Courtney Keppelman and Sabrina Burnisky
a brother and two sisters,
Frank Burnisky NJ
Veronica McLauglin NJ
Bernice Colflesh Springfield
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, on Friday at 6:00 PM with Msgr. Henry Krebs officiating. Interment will be in the New Richmond Cemetery, New Richmond.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.