Wallace E. Burns

Berlin- Wallace E. Burns, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Wallace was the son of the late Vernon and Alice Burns.

Wallace was raised in Colonie, New York and was a resident of Berlin for 35years. He most recently retired to South Carolina for 6 years.

After graduating from Colonie Central High School, he received an Associates in Applied Science from SUNY Cobleskill and continued on to the University of Georgia, GO DAWGS!!, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

Before starting a 30 year career with NYS DOT, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. In the second half of his life he enjoyed being a monitor/crossing guard at Sand Creek Middle School.

Wallace was a long time member at St. Michael's Church of Colonie and currently a communicant of Latham Community Baptist Church. While in South Carolina he was a proud member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church.

Wallace enjoyed spending time with his entire family. He was an avid baseball and football player who had a fond love of all sports. Wallace was a proud coach of the South Colonie girls softball team for many years.

Wallace is survived by his children, Carl T. (Sharon) Burns, Valarie L. Burns, Brian W. (Sandy) Burns and Julianne Burns; grandchildren, Marie, Max, Erik, Emily, Caden, and Nalani; great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Elena; birth siblings, Robert and Margaret; nieces, nephews and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Wallace is predeceased by his birth parents, Wilbur and Sarah Mae; and brother, Leroy.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Friday August 13, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a celebration of life to immediately follow at 6:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Wallace's name to St. Jude Children's Research Center, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886