STEWART D. BURCH age 53 of 80 Chapel Street, Mount Morris NY, died Friday October 19, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born the son of Richard and Rosalie (Richards) Burch on May 11, 1959 in Rochester, NY. He was a veteran of the Air Force from 1977 to 1982. He was employed as a Senior Systems Engineer for the City of Rochester for over 5 years. He was a member of the Hally-Allen American Legion Post 1341 in Sonyea, NY

He is survived by his 2 children Jacob Sanabria of Buffalo and Amber Hofschneider of Mount Morris. 2 brothers Eric (Lisa) Burch of Virginia and Richard (Toni) Burch of Hamlin. Sister Elaine (Dave) Sigouin of Greece. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear and loving friends. He was predeceased by his wife Alice (Beuerlein) Burch in 2008.

Friends may call Monday from 6-8 pm at the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris, where prayers will be said Tuesday at 9 am followed by a Funeral mass at St. Patrick's Church at 9:30 am. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers. Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642. Sign the online registry at
www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com.