David J. Speedy Dave Burns, Jr.

David J. “Speedy Dave” Burns, Jr., 31, of Brunswick, OH, passed away as the result of an automobile accident, Monday, October 17, 2016, at H.B. Magruder Hospital ER, Port Clinton, OH. Dave was born April 29, 1985, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Constance Marie Perez and David James Burns, Sr. He worked in guest services for the Holiday Inn in Port Clinton and for Brian Hehr, president of Continental Manufacturing Co. Dave loved riding his motorcycle, snowboarding, hunting, especially bow hunting. He enjoyed cooking and was a gourmet chef. Dave will be remembered for being kind, compassionate, hard working, non-judgmental, very intelligent, and in great command of the English language. He was never in a bad mood and had a contagious smile. Dave was an animal lover and helped with the rescue of animals. Left to cherish his memory: Mother: Constance Marie Perez of Brunswick; Father: David James Burns, Sr. of Charleston SC; Sister: Tonia Burns of Charleston, SC; Nephew: Jaycen Burns and Girlfriend: Ana Kessel of Marblehead. Dave was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Theresa A. (McDermott) Mario E. Perez and paternal grandparents: Richard Geraldine Burns. Visitation for family friends will be from 2-4PM, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, Port Clinton, OH, to celebrate Dave’s life. Memorial donations in memory of Dave may be given to the Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary; 3620 E. State Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452.