In memory of

Michael John "Buzzy" Burak

August 13, 1951 - March 14, 2017

We are all deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our very dear brother and friend John Buzzy Burak. He passed peacefully in the home of his brother early on March 14th. He will forever be loved by his family, friends, and neighbors of the Rouge Valley and members of the music community, all to whom he selflessly devoted his life.
Dearly missed by sister Karen, brother Gary, niece Vanessa, Craig, and extended family. He was dedicated to the care of others and proved himself a relentless hard worker.

He leaves an honorable, legacy of commitment to keeping music alive in Canada through his music servicing business Sound FX. His invaluable experience and skillful expertise is recognized widely in the music industry, he will be remembered as a respected trailblazer through his innovation. A man of humble character, many stories & kindness who was also committed to protecting wildlife in the Rouge Valley.
He loved and was loved by so many.

On April 2, 2017 a visitation will take place at Pine Hills Cemetery and Funeral Centre from 1pm until time of service at 2pm Reception to follow. Location to be announced. A Celebration-of-Life Memorial music gathering in his honour will follow another day (To be announced).

Guestbook

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hellmut & marilyn staudinger (Very close friiends.)

Entered March 26, 2017 from 40 parkcrest drive #203

JOHN WAS SPECIAL, AND YOU HAVE ALL THOSE PRECIOUS MEMORIES. HUGS AND KISSES TO KAREN AND GARY. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,all our love, HELLMUT & MARILYN.

Amanda (Friend of Karen's Who Met and Appreciated John)

Entered March 30, 2017 from Toronto

I am a friend of Karen's and had the privilege of meeting John "Buzzy" several times while I was visiting Karen at the family home. I was always impressed by John's love of nature and appreciation of the wildlife in his yard and in the Rouge. John knew each and every tree in the backyard and would always have a story about the latest activities of the wildlife making their home there. John maintained the family home with love and devotion and given the size of the yard and number of mature trees, this would have been a lot of work. May John rest in peace. My love to Karen, Vanessa, Gary and to everyone mourning the loss of "Buzzy".

Bob and Lynne Hester (neighbours and friends)

Entered March 30, 2017 from 419 Rouge Hills Drive

We have lived across the street from the Buraks since 1978 and knew first Mike and Jean and then Buzzy and Karen as valued neighbours. Buzzy was proud of being a "West Rouger" and had a great store of knowledge about the neighbourhood, the people of the area past and present, and the wildlife that came across our properties as they moved to and from the Rouge valley each night. Most recently he was very interested in a pair of deer that he would often see around our houses. The light in his shop behind the garage was on through the night, every night, as he worked repairing the variety of music equipment that was brought to him. We will miss his presence as a key member of our community. We are grateful to have known him.

ariadna ochrymovych (friend)

Entered April 1, 2017

Dear Karen and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. My sincerest condolences.

Ariadna

Stephen Edmondson (Customer and friend)

Entered April 1, 2017 from Whitby, Ont

Buzzy
. Not only was he a great amp technician who many a time would try to fix problems on the spot but always enjoyed ones company which is why he will be deeply missed by all!

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